lightheir wrote:
ROUTEGEN wrote:
I have been trying to figure out for years now why it is that PerfPro is not accepted as the hands down, absolutely best cycling training program out there. It offers all the simple stuff that is included in your average training program, plus a ton of more specialized functionality, all packed in there tight under the hood. It has been well maintained, improved, and supported for several years now, just in my experience, at least four years. The updates are frequent and the only times I needed support were because the computer I was using broke and I had to remove it from my license. The response is always very quick. That has been the case for several years now. And all I did was to pay 100 bucks years ago! I have been trying all the newer stuff like TR, Virtual Training, Ziwft, and nothing else makes the cut. They feel like sucking on a candy without unwrapping it. Looks like they would do it. You are convinced they will. But then, you just never get that same good old training consistency juice out of them. Did PP get a bad review in the past or something like that?
I simply don't like the interface, and I don't use the vast majority of the extra features. The 'ride the course' feature is totally useless for me (power surges are nothing like reality), and the TR online community and web upload is a big plus for me to look at my activities across multiple devices. That said, it is an high quality program, I just prefer Trainerroad more (even though I use PP now since I don't like the TR subscription even more!)
TR's workout choices are also a lot bigger, not that PP doens't have a lot, but it's way cool to say "5000 people have done this workout" - gives you more motivation on TR to suffer when you see how many folks have hammered that workout that just killed you.
On the contrary, I didn't like the TrainerRoad interface...there was NO customization when I subscribed for the full duration of 2014.
This year, I bought PerfPro for a few reasons:
1. One time fee was the biggest consideration.
2. I had seen evidence that Drew actively updated the program and offered support. As others have said, he does actively provide updates.
3. Multi-trainer option - I don't currently ride with anyone but wanted the option there in case down the road I have more room to invite teammates over. I technically could now but it'd be crammed and my schedule varies.
4. The interface is customizable. I found from the trial that I could change the layout of everything and also set up a custom rider display. Honestly, I love this.
5. also found from the trial...MANY more features than TrainerRoad.
I probably could think of some more ideas if I sat and thought for longer. I can see if some people only ride indoors for the winter months than maybe it's worth it to them to keep the subscription model. I ride indoors during the work week year round though due to my schedule, so for me the one-time fee has already paid itself off.