TrainingPeaks Virtual Release Notes – TrainingPeaks Help Center

This page is an archive of the new features added, updated or improved, and bug fixes made, in each release of TrainingPeaks Virtual.

v0.4.16 - Custom Event Branding - 10 March 2025

Added customisable roadside barriers & flags.
Added in-world hall of fame for event organisers.
Added configurable motion blur.
Added configurable atmospheric haze.
Added ability to display trees on more low memory devices.
Added ability to save local FIT files on more low memory devices.
Added dark mode setting to mobile app.
Added share button to mobile event page for sending details to friends.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved road surface textures.
Improved positioning of various roadside objects.
Improved default AppleTV graphics settings.
Improved parsing of custom workout files.
Improved stability of Bluetooth connections.
Improved support for 4iiii heart rate monitors.
Improved support for speed and cadence sensors.
Improved support for bridging of Bluetooth data.
Improved camera post processing infrastructure.
Improved mobile site viewing on small screens.
Improved mobile branding.
Improved mobile networking.
Improved mobile UI.
Improved iOS SDK.
Improved build system.
Improved documentation.
Improved error handling.
Improved memory management.
Improved mobile infrastructure.
Fixed bug with logging in twice in quick succession.
Fixed bug with changing workouts after a failed login.
Fixed bug with interpolation when there's high latency.
Fixed bug with trying to join an unselected team.
Fixed bug with ARR not being shown correctly in user profile.
Fixed bug with repeating events not showing correctly on mobile.

v0.4.15 - Hub Mobile App - 3 March 2025

Added TrainingPeaks Hub mobile app.
Added gesture support to TPVirtualHub.
Added indicator for popular events to TPVirtualHub.
Added display of HR based group workouts to TPVirtualHub.
Added display of ERG and MRC workouts to TPVirtualHub.
Added metric/imperial unit selection to UI settings.
Added ERG target power as a configurable UI option.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved detection of pairing devices that provide cadence data.
Improved TPVirtualHub to use TP visual styles.
Improved online display of events and signups.
Improved online display of workouts.
Improved checks made before sending chat messages.
Improved warning shown if trainer doesn't support calibration.
Improved readability of menu text against the background.
Improved visibility of highlighted items in menus.
Improved visibility of warnings in menus.
Improved visibility of route completion markers.
Improved pop-in of roadside objects.
Improved performance throughout.
Improved memory usage.
Improved API.
Improved workout infrastructure.
Improved networking infrastructure.
Fixed bug with UI dimming in focus mode workouts.
Fixed bug with weather effects in focus mode workouts.
Fixed bug with workout graph when doing multiple workouts.
Fixed bug with benign error message when doing multiple rides.
Fixed bug with alignment of various menu items.

v0.4.14 - Heartrate Workouts - 24 February 2025

Added support for heartrate based workouts.
Added ERG mode for heartrate based workouts.
Added rider All-Rounder Ranking (ARR) to https://tpvirtualhub.com/
Added configurable options for when to show battery status.
Added support for temperature zone sensors.
Added new icons for different temperature sensor types.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved number of low memory devices local FIT files are saved on.
Improved in-world join event button to not show while in another event.
Improved online event search results to be ordered chronologically.
Improved online public and private profile pages.
Improved workout on-screen messages.
Improved networking infrastructure.
Improved online website infrastructure.
Fixed bug with name of event not being shown when auto-joining event.
Fixed bug with number of bots shown for events online.
Fixed bug with online calorie count display.
Fixed bug with viewing event details twice.
Fixed bug with going into a Focus Mode workout from a free ride.
Fixed bug with scaling of workout graphs.
Fixed bug with temperature sensor zone colours.
Fixed bug with text shown on ultra low memory devices.
Fixed various bugs with international language translations.

v0.4.13 - Focus Mode Workouts - 17 February 2025

Added "Focussed Mode" workouts.
Added route achievement tracking to https://tpvirtualhub.com/
Added friends event signups to TPVirtualHub.
Added more stats to TPVirtualHub activities pages.
Added Flamme Rouge & Neutral Zone flares to minimap.
Added graphics option to customise density of vegetation.
Added rocky outcrops to ice mountain.
Added grass to roadside edges.
Added ferns to lake areas.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved TPVirtualHub results pages
Improved responsiveness of ERG mode at high intensities.
Improved default target speed when calibrating spin-down trainers.
Improved trainer calibration information display.
Improved maximum strength of rubberband in group rides.
Improved menu action bar dwell time.
Improved positioning of various UI elements.
Improved placement of roadside objects.
Improved foliage around velodrome.
Improved rider jersey textures.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved performance throughout.
Improved download size.
Improved TPVirtualHub infrastructure.
Fixed bug with FIT files being produced for zero length rides.
Fixed bug with roads floating above the ground.
Fixed bug with vegetation in pens / on one-way roads.
Fixed bug with some bushes appearing in the middle of roads.
Fixed bug with some roadside items floating mid-air.
Fixed various minor typos.

v0.4.12 - Roadside Graphics - 10 February 2025

Added more vegetation to roadsides.
Added ability to customise level of vegetation.
Added workout information to event pages at TPVirtualHub.com
Added ability to only show events that friends have signed up to.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved TPVirtualHub.com events schedule pages.
Improved TPVirtualHub.com results pages.
Improved TPVirtualHub.com search functionality.
Improved TPVirtualHub.com performance.
Improve visibility of calibration button on pairing menu.
Improved graphics infrastructure.
Improved pop-in of distant scenery.
Improved use of shaders.
Improved diagnostics.
Improved error handling.
Improved memory usage.
Improved performance throughout.
Fixed bug with bots very rarely getting a negative time split.
Fixed bug with very high rates of change of acceleration.

v0.4.11 - Route Selection - 3 February 2025

Added ability to select a new route while riding.
Added new workout settings confirmation menu.
Added new challenges for February.
Added ability to leave a team when using the TPVirtualHub website.
Added workout interval marker flare positions to minimap.
Added auto-selection of last ridden route as the default.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved ability to select a route to ride for workouts.
Improved online URL for team webpages (e.g. https://tpvirtualhub.com/teams/TRPK)
Improved team manager view of join requests received via web.
Improved support for older models of Elite smart trainers.
Improved sensitivity of AppleTV 1st generation swipe controllers.
Improved stability of Bluetooth device scanning on Android.
Improved compatibility with devices that don't follow the BLE specs.
Improved protection against Bluetooth devices that send invalid data.
Improved UI when devices disconnect and reconnect.
Improved clarity of device battery charging icons.
Improved online web page infrastructure.
Improved broadcasting infrastructure.
Improved networking infrastructure.
Improved various menu texts.
Improved error logging.
Improved analytics.
Improved diagnostics.
Fixed bug with Bluetooth devices not always connecting first time.
Fixed bug with Bluetooth devices not always reconnecting after disconnect.
Fixed bug with ERG mode sometimes not working after reconnection.
Fixed bug with ERG mode sometimes not turning off after workout ends.
Fixed bug with speed sensors not working as expected.
Fixed bug with torque values not always being displayed.
Fixed bug with signup error messages after logging out.
Fixed bug with scrollbars occasionally causing benign errors.
Fixed bug with changing camera positions.
Fixed various minor typos / grammar issues throughout.

v0.4.10 - AppleTV - 27 January 2025

Added support for AppleTV Gen2 & Gen3 Siri remotes.
Added support for AppleTV controllers in "Click Only" mode.
Added new teams page to https://tpvirtualhub.com/teams
Added events organised by each team to TPVirtualHub team pages.
Added product indicator to FIT files for TrainingPeaks Virtual.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved smoothness of AppleTV button clicks for navigation.
Improved default selection of devices on pairing screen.
Improved navigation of pairing menu when connecting to a device.
Improved list of pre-recognised Bluetooth devices.
Improved detailed logging of pairing process.
Improved consistency of logging throughout.
Improved ordering of items in various dropdown menu lists.
Improved built-in FTP ramp test to measure higher FTPs.
Improved rate limiting of web requests.
Improved analytics infrastructure.
Improved API infrastructure.
Improved build process.
Improved memory usage.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved maintainability by removing lots of redundant code.
Fixed bug with TPVirtualHub profile pages sometimes showing an error.
Fixed bug with usage of the FIT file DeviceInfo field.
Fixed bug with attempting to pair to unsupported ANT+ devices.
Fixed bug with ERG mode not re-engaging after a trainer dropout.
Fixed bug with ERG spiral of doom protection after changing resistance mode.
Fixed bug with menu navigation after viewing event signups.
Fixed bug with benign error when changing pairing devices.
Fixed bug with analytics data not always being stored correctly.
Fixed bug with scrollbar size/position on pairing menu.

v0.4.9 - Pairing - 20 January 2025

Added new pairing screen.
Added support for large numbers of devices within a single room.
Added speed pairing to pair multiple devices at once.
Added support for lots more brands of heartrate monitors.
Added display of torque values when using just a smart trainer.
Added warning when using powermeter for ERG mode workouts.
Added new ProTip to share ideas for improvements on UserVoice.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved pairing process on AppleTV.
Improved response time when reconnecting devices after a dropout.
Improved pairing process when connecting multiple sensors.
Improved ERG mode when pairing a trainer as a powermeter.
Improved behaviour at low speeds when taking a break.
Improved initial account signup process to make team page clearer.
Improved main menu to snap to workout of the day only after login.
Improved menu navigation when using arrow keys / games controllers.
Improved TPVHub links to point to the latest documentation.
Improved TPVHub to link to the TPV Discord.
Improved performance throughout.
Improved internal library infrastructure.
Improved logging of paired devices.
Improved server logging.
Improved maintainability by removing lots of redundant code.
Fixed bug with connections to devices sometimes not being released.
Fixed bug with pairings over Direct Connect not being remembered.
Fixed bug with pairings not being forgotten after unpairing.
Fixed bug with ERG mode change text not showing when using hotkeys.
Fixed bug with logging out and back in again with zen mode.
Fixed bug with some older ANT+ speed sensors.
Fixed bug with powermeter calibration menu title.
Fixed various benign error logs.

v0.4.8 - Zen - 13 January 2025

Added zen mode for focused training, riding alone in peace.
Added battery status indicator for laptop & mobile devices.
Added new action button to add a lap marker to your FIT file.
Added complete set of country flags to TPVirtualHub.com
Added lots more ProTips when first starting up the app.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved strength of rubberband to better keep group rides together.
Improved default gender selection when syncing data from TP to TPV.
Improved promotion of event organisers on the online calendar.
Improved sensitivity of AppleTV remote.
Improved ERG mode action button when repeatedly changing modes.
Improved default height of handlebars in first person camera mode.
Improved action button tool tips.
Improved verification checks on plausible FTP values.
Improved synchronization of data between TPV and TPVHub.
Improved accuracy of dynamic download size message.
Improved error reporting of benign errors.
Improved various internationalized translations.
Improved various menu texts.
Improved diagnostic analytics.
Improved server diagnostics.
Improved TPVHub infrastructure.
Improved API.
Fixed bug with some run workouts sometimes showing as bike workouts.
Fixed bug with some events not appearing on the online calendar.
Fixed bug with custom UI when displaying invalid values.
Fixed bug with default power zones for new accounts.
Fixed bug with older Wahoo trainers when disconnecting.
Fixed various benign warnings and errors.

v0.4.7 - Discoverability - 6 January 2025

Added ProTips while loading to highlight TPV's more advanced features.
Added new F1 hotkey to view all other hotkeys (and other controls).
Added tooltips for in-world action buttons.
Added new monthly challenges for January.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved physics when trying to pedal through a sharp corner.
Improved physics of handcycles and trikes.
Improved AppleTV menu navigation with game controllers (Xbox, PlayStation etc).
Improved highlighting of the person/team organising an event.
Improved custom UI text field descriptions.
Improved in-app documentation of controls.
Improved visibility of action buttons over graphs.
Improved error message when logging in with an email address.
Improved integration between TP and TPV.
Improved accuracy of TPVirtualHub route map data.
Improved stability of intra-server communications.
Improved stability of the server FIT file generation.
Improved stability of the server FIT file uploads.
Improved infrastructure for using multiple servers.
Improved infrastructure for internationalization.
Improved server memory usage scaling with number of riders.
Improved bandwidth usage.
Improved API usage.
Improved disallowed words filter.
Fixed bug with some events incorrectly showing as not existing.
Fixed bug with spectator chat if not a team manager.
Fixed bug with using two different servers in a single session.
Fixed bug with unique FIT File IDs not always being unique.
Fixed bug with virtual gear action button showing when disabled.
Fixed bug with text displayed when using an old version of TPV.

v0.4.6 - Ease of Use - 9 December 2024

Added ability to filter events to show only those popular with others.
Added ability to search for teams to join by typing their names.
Added help button to options tab of main menu.
Added new battery saving mode in graphics settings options.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved main menu to use last ridden route as the default selection.
Improved integration of route information between TPV and TPVirtualHub.
Improved sensitivity of action buttons when using touch screens/pads.
Improved resilience to race conditions between different API calls.
Improved compatibility with very old ANT+ speed and cadence sensors.
Improved compatibility with inconsistently formatted ZWO workout files.
Improved support for FTMS devices that don't follow the BLE standards.
Improved behaviour if OS BLE permissions are revoked while app is running.
Improved wording on team view menu to make it clearer it's optional.
Improved ordering of teams to view to always be alphabetical.
Improved text graphics on the laser display boards.
Improved uploading of FIT files to TrainingPeaks.
Improved automated error reporting infrastructure.
Improved scroll speed with long lists of items in a menu.
Improved logging when in incognito mode.
Improved diagnostics for FIT file uploads.
Improved diagnostics for server errors.
Improved analytics.
Fixed bug with very rare Android OS exception when BLE scanning.
Fixed bug with friends announcements interacting with spectator chat.
Fixed bug with rapidly changing between selected teams to view.
Fixed bug with password reset.
Fixed various typos / inconsistencies in wording throughout.

v0.4.5 - Workouts - 2 December 2024

Added auto-select of scheduled workouts after logging in.
Added ability to refresh scheduled workouts without restarting app.
Added option to enable event spectators to send chat messages.
Added ability for spectators to view global chat messages.
Added grace period before audio cues when not hitting a workout target.
Added new monthly challenges for December.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved FIT files to not include any time before first pedal turn.
Improved behaviour when there are multiple workouts in TP in a single day.
Improved reliability of BLE transmission on mobile devices.
Improved default branding used in copied events.
Improved zone usage in various built-in workouts.
Improved legibility of lists against backgrounds.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved various icons.
Improved performance.
Improved API infrastructure.
Improved analytics infrastructure.
Improved logging of various key settings.
Improved diagnostics for synchronisation of workouts.
Fixed bug with resistance on Tacx Neo trainers with iOS / AppleTV.
Fixed bug with displaying non-standard numbers of training zones.
Fixed bug with workout zone colouring at very high power values.
Fixed bug with default height / weight in some synchronisation scenarios.
Fixed bug with time gaps on Team Manager chat messages during events.
Fixed bug with a very small number of riders having invalid weights.
Fixed bug with password reset for some rare usernames.
Fixed bug with display of start times of some events.
Fixed bug with leaving world before route map fully drawn.

v0.4.4 - Synchronisation - 25 November 2024

Added synchronisation of data from TrainingPeaks to Virtual.
Added streamlined single-click login.
Added more performance verification checks for ranked events.
Added TrainingPeaks Premium logo for Premium subscribers.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Removed ability to login with indieVelo credentials.
Removed various bits of old code no longer needed.
Improved performance verification message descriptions.
Improved automated results & team join request emails.
Improved leaderboard behaviour when just spectating.
Improved default avatar customisation settings.
Improved sort order of language translations.
Improved order of connected accounts shown.
Improved various language translations.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved custom team creation infrastructure.
Improved login infrastructure.
Improved API infrastructure.
Fixed bug with logging in with passwords containing unusual characters.
Fixed bug with sometimes displaying wrong error code when login failed.
Fixed bug with time challenge events on point-to-point routes.
Fixed bug with rounding of weight / height between metric and imperial.
Fixed bug with font used for route map lap markers.
Fixed bug with branding text / formatting.

v0.4.3 - AppleTV & TPVirtualHub - 18 November 2024

Added support for Apple TV.
Added support for using TrainingPeaks credentials on https://tpvirtualhub.com
Added support for better real-time analytics.
Added Simplified Chinese translation.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Removed various bits of old code no longer needed.
Improved various performance verification checks in ranked races.
Improved indieVelo credentials login deprecation warning.
Improved online event signup URL to use https://tpvirtualhub.com
Improved various language translations.
Improved internal statistics tracking.
Improved logging infrastructure.
Improved download size.
Improved API.
Improved EULA to incorporate the TrainingPeaks EULA.
Improved Privacy Policy to incorporate the TrainingPeaks Privacy Policy.
Fixed bug that prevented a very small number of riders from logging in.
Fixed bug with uploading FIT files with non-standard ride names.
Fixed bug with windmill rotation with windspeed.
Fixed various re-branding text.

v0.4.2 - Ease of Use - 11 November 2024

Added display of the number of workouts that are hidden by filters.
Added info about manually uploading FIT files when in offline mode.
Added warning that login with indieVelo credentials will soon be retired.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Removed various bits of old code no longer needed.
Improved memory usage, reducing issues on devices with low RAM.
Improved startup performance.
Improved performance when using tabbed menus.
Improved performance of leaderboards.
Improved automated event results emails.
Improved join team request emails.
Improved in-world default arch branding for events.
Improved instructions on how to create your own custom team.
Improved various default icons.
Improved Discord integration.
Improved artwork on MacOS.
Improved in-app documentation.
Improved menu infrastructure.
Improved screenshot infrastructure.
Improved various language translations.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved size of download.
Improved bandwidth usage.
Improved API.
Fixed various re-branding text throughout.

v0.4.1 - Monthly Challenge & Feedback - 4 November 2024

Added new monthly challenges for November.
Added further Performance Verification checks.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Removed Remember Me option from legacy indieVelo login menu.
Improved memory usage on devices with less than 3GB RAM.
Improved effectiveness of rubberbanding in Group Rides & Group Workouts.
Improved signup URL for events to use https://trainingpeaksvirtualhub.com
Improved display of CORE temperature sensor to use coloured HSI zones.
Improved pairing process when sensors aren't currently being worn.
Improved visibility of distances on rider overhead labels.
Improved handling of large teams with over 100 members.
Improved connected 3rd party accounts flow.
Improved FIT file upload default options.
Improved branding of workouts.
Improved various language translations.
Improved checks on kit requirements.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved size of download & installer.
Fixed bug with Windows PC installer permissions requirements.
Fixed bug with logging in with TP UserNames containing a space.
Fixed bug with randomising list of teams to select for new accounts.
Fixed bug with colour scheme of menu cancel buttons being too bright.
Fixed various re-branding text throughout.
Fixed various minor typos throughout.

v0.4.0 - TrainingPeaks Virtual - 29 October 2024

Rebrand to TrainingPeaks Virtual.
Added ability to login using TrainingPeaks Username / Password.

v0.3.16 - Servers - 21 October 2024

Added further server capacity.
Added different server types.
Added lots more teams and custom event brandings.
Improved server error reporting.
Improved server logging.
Improved server API infrastructure.
Improved build infrastructure.
Improved installer infrastructure.
Improved website infrastructure.

v0.3.15 - Infrastructure - 14 October 2024

Added further Performance Verification checks.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved Performance Verification
Improved UI to allow double clicking of list items in the main menu.
Improved UI in event pens to show player being watched.
Improved FIT file creation infrastructure.
Improved event management infrastructure.
Improved error handling infrastructure.
Improved networking infrastructure.
Improved logging infrastructure.
Improved pairing infrastructure.
Improved menu infrastructure.
Improved API infrastructure.
Improved UI infrastructure.
Fixed bug with events held on routes without any junctions.

v0.3.14 - Sensors - 7 October 2024

Added support for SmO2 Saturation sensors.
Added support for SmO2 Concentration sensors.
Added support for Core Temperature sensors.
Added support for Skin Temperature sensors.
Added support for Heat Stress Index sensors.
Added new monthly challenges for October.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved information shown when pairing.
Improved ordering of options in custom UI settings lists.
Improved pairing infrastructure.
Improved menu alignment
Fixed bug with order of initialization of UI elements.
Fixed bug with UI display when in spectate mode.

v0.3.13 - Custom Training Zones - 30 September 2024

Added UI displays for configurable training zones.
Added Russian translation.
Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
Improved permissions checking for accessing custom kit.
Improved tab ordering on various menus.
Improved custom UI infrastructure.
Improved menu navigation infrastructure.
Improved executable & download size.
Improved logging throughout.
Fixed bug with iTT gridding positions in single pen events.
Fixed bug with UI display when in spectate mode.

v0.3.12 - Custom Leaders Jerseys & Grand Tour - 23 September 2024

Added support for fully custom series / stage race leader jerseys.
Added Catalunya as a new selectable country / region for rider profiles.
Added lots more teams / custom event branding.
Improved default series leader jerseys to be indieVelo branded.
Improved tolerance of imported CSV files to superfluous whitespace.
Improved resilience to BLE devices that send invalid data.
Improved scrollbars to remember last position when returning to a menu.
Improved handling of repeat key presses when changing virtual gears.
Improved handling of screenshots on low memory devices.
Improved FPS / performance when in the pen.
Improved server scalability.
Improved logging throughout.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with elimination events that could cause a rider to have 2 results.
Fixed bug with saving ERG state if exiting a workout early.
Fixed bug with a race condition when connecting 3rd party accounts.
Fixed bug with flickering distance value when waiting in the pen before events.

v0.3.11 - Stage Racing - 16 September 2024

Added support for series leader jerseys (Yellow, Green, Polka Dot & White).
Added ability to follow/friend a rider by clicking on their chat messages.
Added native support for Ultrawide DQHD (5120x1440) monitors.
Added support for WHOOP heart rate bands.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved passive bot AI to not go as hard when sprinting.
Improved unique kit entitlements process.
Improved server checks and updates on team kit usage.
Improved list of riders to join/teleport to during a group ride.
Improved resilience when multiple versions of indieVelo are in use.
Improved error message if device clock isn't set correctly.
Improved checks to prevent you muting / blocking yourself.
Improved disallowed word filter to be less zealous.
Improved layout of various menus.
Improved size of build.
Improved memory usage.
Fixed bug with series pen allocations sometimes not saving after editing.
Fixed bug with bot pen allocations.
Fixed various typos throughout.

v0.3.10 - Ride Up - 9 September 2024

Added ability to 'Ride Up' into a harder pen in unranked events.
Added ability to select riders to 'Chapeau' by their chat messages.
Added 5 new routes.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved pairing menu to make number of devices found more obvious.
Improved visibility of cursor in text input fields.
Improved handling of Enter/Return/Tab keys in text input fields.
Improved virtual gearing configuration limits.
Improved resilience of BLE layer when invalid data received.
Improved bounds checking of configured values.
Improved terraforming.
Improved memory usage.
Improved download size.
Improved performance / FPS throughout.
Improved wording on various menus.
Improved diagnostics when lots of bots are in use.
Fixed bug with display of the current sort order of routes.
Fixed bug with rapidly changing the viewed rider.
Fixed bug with viewing rider profiles with favourite custom routes.
Fixed bug with muting/blocking multiple chat messages.
Fixed bug with error handling when logging in.

v0.3.9 - New Roads - 2 September 2024

Added new roads.
Added new routes.
Added new monthly challenges for September.
Added change in All-Rounder Ranking to end-event menu.
Added Japanese translation.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved performance of trees / grass rendering.
Improved clarity of Chinese font rendering.
Improved bandwidth usage.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with account recovery email provider.
Fixed bug with pens not always being fully populated.
Fixed bug with unrecognised Chinese / Japanese characters.
Fixed bug with other riders bodies sometimes being invisible.
Fixed bug with generation of new rider account IDs.
Fixed various typos throughout.

v0.3.8 - Hide & Seek - 26 August 2024

Added ability for anyone to spectate any event.
Added incognito mode for free-rides and workouts.
Added ability to adjust first person camera to show handlebars.
Added age checks for sending/receiving in-game chat.
Added option for relative wind direction indicator on minimap.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved first person camera view to not show rider's body.
Improved log spam.
Improved audit logging.
Improved consistency of log levels.
Improved API infrastructure.
Fixed bug with chat permissions when spectating.
Fixed bug with internationalized translations on avatar menu.

v0.3.7 - Chapeau - 19 August 2024

Added ability to 'Chapeau' another rider.
Added ability to sort free-ride routes by average gradient.
Added option to display power values smoothed over 10 seconds.
Added FPS display to graphics settings menu to easily see impact of changes.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved wind direction indicator when using north facing minimap options.
Improved windmills to dynamically point in direction of the wind.
Improved security of API.
Improved various bits of internal infrastructure.
Improved various internationalized translations.
Fixed bug with taking screenshots when using multi-monitor displays.
Fixed bug with display of event distance when exactly 100km long.

v0.3.6 - Landmarks - 12 August 2024

Added various landmarks to the world.
Added altitude markers to the mountain routes at 100m intervals.
Added camera lean to 1st person view when going round corners.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved Performance Verification checks in group rides / workouts.
Improved hiding of home button/bar on iPad / iPhone.
Improved various internationalized translations.
Improved resolution of terrain textures.
Improved memory usage throughout.
Improved API security.
Fixed bug with lap timer when joining a pacebot.

v0.3.5 - Scale - 5 August 2024

Added support for 100,000+ concurrent riders.
Added support for multiple monitors for more immersive displays.
Added two new custom north facing minimap camera positions.
Added support for tactical positioning / junction selection with Elite Rizer.
Added new monthly challenges for August.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved bot AI in long duration events.
Improved performance throughout.
Improved efficiency of API and database access.
Improved memory heap fragmentation throughout.
Fixed bug with initialization of workout zone histograms.
Fixed bug with rounding of displayed distance values for events.

v0.3.4 - Events - 29 July 2024

Added ability to late-join a custom group workout.
Added ability to rename FIT file uploads to use a custom name.
Added ability to discard rides from being uploaded to connected apps.
Added ability to allocate pens by using ARR for automatic matchmaking.
Added ability to ignore existing teams in events.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved support for third party controllers.
Improved bot AI in long duration events.
Improved default names given to FIT file uploads.
Improved auto-generated descriptions of events in event menu.
Fixed bug with using virtual gears in free-ride sections of workouts.
Fixed bug with custom UI display of distance ahead/behind.
Fixed bug with default sort order of workouts.

v0.3.3 - Workouts - 22 July 2024

Added ability to start a workout when doing a free ride.
Added ability to start multiple workouts in a single ride.
Added ability to use powermeter data for ERG mode (powermatch).
Added ability to turn off rounding of target values in workouts.
Added ability to ignore cadence targets in workouts.
Added workout settings menu for easier configuration of workouts.
Added more translation strings for each language.
Added lots more custom team kits and event banners.
Improved route lap progress bar during workouts.
Improved difficulty ratio range for workouts.
Improved calibration flow when using a trainer as a powermeter.
Improved smoothing applied to display of interpolated data.
Improved handling of ESC hotkey when showing actions menu.
Improved default selection in the actions menu.
Improved various translations.
Improved handling of API failures.
Improved handling of errors when connecting to servers.
Improved server blocking of malicious port scanners.
Improved server performance.
Fixed bug with downloading process sometimes appearing to hang.
Fixed bug with display of results in some very rare race conditions.
Fixed bug with display of drafting value on split roads.
Fixed bug with rounding of values in workout histograms.
Fixed bug with non-integer power target values in workouts.
Fixed bug with resolution of power graph during workouts.
Fixed bug with colouring of custom UI data values during workouts.

v0.3.2 - Series & Workouts - 15 July 2024

Added ability to assign events to be part of a series.
Added ability to specify fixed rider pen allocations for a series.
Added ability to pair a smart trainer as a powermeter.
Added support for external control of resistance during workouts.
Added support for Bluetooth bridging devices that carry CSC data.
Added three new routes.
Added lots more custom teams.
Improved location of arches on the mountain / Marathon route.
Improved Tier 2 performance verification to ensure powermeters are independent.
Improved various workouts.
Improved positioning of various UI elements.
Improved performance verification infrastructure.
Improved device pairing infrastructure.
Improved text shown on connected accounts menu.
Improved disallowed words filter.
Fixed bug with identifying some bridged CSC devices.
Fixed bug with viewing relatively old event results.
Fixed bug with rounding of colour values in some workouts.
Fixed bug with viewing riders who have not yet fully loaded.

v0.3.1 - Offline Mode - 8 July 2024

Added an offline mode to allow continued riding even after being disconnected.
Added local FIT file recording to Android / iOS devices with >3GB memory.
Added pop-up message showing lap time on completion of each lap.
Added ability to display current & previous lap times as custom UI options.
Added All-Rounder Ranking to results CSV sent to event organisers.
Added lots more custom team kits & event brandings.
Improved All-Rounder Ranking display for when there's insufficient data.
Improved handling of invalid characters in text strings.
Improved various translations.
Improved AppleTV infrastructure.
Improved architecture of screenshot manager.
Fixed bug with riders who fall too far behind leaders in elimination events.
Fixed bug with TTTs on courses with arches on the lead-in.
Fixed bug with screenshots sometimes becoming corrupted.
Fixed bug with pressing ESC key to exit profile menu on Mac.
Fixed bug with display of fixed distance event lengths.

v0.3.0 - Open Beta & Rankings - 1 July 2024

Added Open Beta.
Added All-Rounder Rankings.
Added age-related Performance Verification checks.
Added ability to remove remembered riders from login screen.
Added time/distance/elevation to results history menu.
Added "work" as an additional custom UI option to display.
Added new monthly challenges for July.
Added lots more teams & custom event brandings.
Improved rankings to converge more quickly to the underlying rating.
Improved rage-quit penalty to make it harder to game.
Improved layout of various menus.
Improved diagnostics when using menus.
Improved server auditing of TTT results.
Improved handling of updates if original files become corrupted.
Improved launcher pop-up messages while installing.
Improved launcher to better handle blocking by anti-virus scanners.
Improved launcher error messages throughout.
Fixed bug with startup sequence on iOS sometimes stalling at 100%.
Fixed bug with single pen events sometimes not using full bot allocation.
Fixed bug with display of ranking being limited to 1800.
Fixed bug with distance ahead / behind shown in custom UI.
Fixed bug with capitalisation of some units in custom UI.
Fixed bug with workout sync instructions sometimes being shown incorrectly.
Fixed bug with error handling if FIT File microservice isn't running.
Fixed bug with rapidly opening and closing some menus.
Fixed bug with parsing invalid dates.

v0.2.55 - Custom Workouts - 24 June 2024

Added support for custom workouts on Android and iOS.
Added support for retrieving log files on iOS.
Added support for exporting results of custom events on iOS.
Added Portuguese-Brazilian language translation.
Added infrastructure for Apple AppStore.
Added lots more custom teams.
Improved bot AI in TTTs to not quit on their team mates.
Improved connecting to 3rd parties to download synchronised workouts immediately.
Improved behaviour of drop-down input boxes on AppleTV.
Improved 3rd party connectivity infrastructure
Improved web API infrastructure.
Improved diagnostics for dynamic content.
Improved logging of errors when creating custom events.
Improved online documentation on the indieVelo wiki.
Fixed bug with units displayed on distance to next sprint.
Fixed bug with leading/trailing whitespace on rider names.
Fixed bug with start klaxon sounding when late joining a group ride.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone warning when late joining a group ride.
Fixed bug with custom event CSV file export on AppleTV.
Fixed bug with download dynamic content setting sometimes not saving.

v0.2.54 - Collaboration - 17 June 2024

Added connectivity with Humango for daily workout synchronisation.
Added connectivity with Humango for FIT file upload of activities.
Added eventKey to CSV of event results sent to organisers.
Added infrastructure to better support event series.
Added translation for Serbian.
Added lots more teams & custom event brandings.
Improved collision physics.
Improved Team Time Trial paceline AI.
Improved modelling of CP for a riders first few rides.
Improved flagging of download file sizes on mobile.
Improved sensitivity of HRM dropout detection to avoid false positives.
Improved follow/team menus to remember last searched name.
Improved graphics settings menu to not blur background for easier testing.
Improved support for Chinese font glyphs.
Fixed bug with synchronised workouts sometimes appearing twice.
Fixed bug with BLE device disconnecting while sending data.
Fixed bug with signed distance data on UI.
Fixed bug with sprint animation for new riders.
Fixed bug with events with no groups.
Fixed bug with some settings not saving when force closing on mobile.

v0.2.53 - Configurable UI - 10 June 2024

Added configurable UI.
Added 2 new challenging marathon Routes.
Added support for ANT+ Bike Speed sensors (non-competitive riding only).
Added indieVelo unique rider ID to racing licence menu.
Added Czech, Malay and Chinese (Traditional) translations.
Added link to indieVeloHub for online team managment of join requests.
Added lots of new teams and custom event brandings.
Improved bot AI for short events.
Improved translations for all supported languages.
Improved support for rapid sequential text messages in custom workouts.
Improved allocation of bots to teams in TTTs.
Improved allocation of team kit to mixed bot/human teams.
Improved spectating of TTTs.
Improved memory usage on Apple TV.
Improved frame rate on Apple TV.
Improved infrastructure for skinning.
Improved infrastructure for linking with 3rd party training sites.
Improved infrastructure for uploading FIT files.
Improved infrastructure for downloading workouts.
Fixed bug with exporting results with non-ASCII characters on Macs.
Fixed bug with virtual gearing highlighting when using mouse/touch screen.
Fixed bug with disconnecting while in the middle of a U-Turn.
Fixed bug with translations not applying to the OK button on the translations menu!
Fixed bug with events with no locations.
Fixed bug with Team Managers spectating other teams.

v0.2.52 - Celebration & Team Time Trials - 3 June 2024

Added dedicated Team Time Trial mode.
Added new bot AI for Team Time Trials.
Added new monthly challenges for June.
Added support for 4iiii HRMs that bridge power / cadence data over BLE.
Added in-world message when an event has a neutral start.
Added Italian, Dutch, Swiss-German, Portuguese, Romanian & Hungarian translations.
Added translators names to in-game credits.
Added support for non-Roman font glyphs, such as Chinese.
Added lots more custom team kits & brandings.
Improved bot AI to hold some energy back for finish sprints.
Improved climber bot AI to preferentially attack harder on climbs towards the finish.
Improved warning shown if HRM malfunctions during a performance verified event.
Improved human-only group rides to allow late join if no-one joins the initial pen.
Improved UI / menu navigation with controllers.
Improved Spanish, French, German, Danish, Polish, Slovenian & Swedish translations.
Improved translated text formatting.
Improved display of current ERG mode state when first starting a workout.
Improved team kit allocation to happen immediately on joining a team event pen.
Improved handling of trainer resistance when exiting world.
Improved network behaviour when firewall is blocking connection to server.
Improved error message shown when using an old version of indieVelo.
Improved error message when reconnecting after a network dropout.
Improved API error handling.
Improved logging of BLE errors.
Improved server audit logging of riders who have been blocked by others.
Improved server protection against malicious port scanners.
Fixed bug with calibrating a spin-down trainer while using virtual gears.
Fixed bug with speed only sensors also showing up as cadence sensors.
Fixed bug with manual braking if a menu pops up while hotkey is being pressed.
Fixed bug with wrong ERG mode state being shown on mobile versions.
Fixed bug with aggressive bots setting not being displayed in event details.
Fixed bug with menu navigation when a button is transitioning state.
Fixed bug with spectating a Time Trial with a replay ghost recording in it.
Fixed bug with network data being received while disconnecting.
Fixed bug with displaying 30 day Personal Records after an API dropout.
Fixed bug with rider ranking history header text.
Fixed bug with deprecated language translations.

v0.2.51 - Language Selection & Online Safety - 27 May 2024

Added internationalisation infrastructure for language selection.
Added Spanish, French, German, Danish, Polish, Slovenian and Swedish translations.
Added the ability to temporarily mute another rider's chat messages.
Added the ability to permanently block a rider's chat, joins, follows, notifications etc.
Added support for AppleTV navigation buttons.
Added support for wider range of BLE devices on AppleTV.
Added version tracking for AppleTV.
Added each rider's event rating to results CSV sent to organisers.
Added lots more teams and custom event brandings.
Added four new AI bot teams.
Improved detection of swiping on AppleTV remotes.
Improved use of Tab / Shift-Tab on various menus for navigation.
Improved performance when logging in.
Improved resilience to failures in 3rd party services.
Improved visibility of text editor cursor.
Improved various menu text throughout.
Improved error handling throughout.
Improved log spam.
Improved build process.
Improved terraforming around velodrome / sandbanks.
Fixed bug with AppleTV not showing names of BLE devices.
Fixed bug with tyre grip/slip physics that affected hard accelerations.
Fixed bug with directions shown on some junctions in the mountain.
Fixed bug with display of riders with very long names.
Fixed bug with filtering for all teams in team viewer menu.
Fixed bug with a benign error when opening broadcast settings menu.
Fixed lots of minor niggles.

v0.2.50 - AppleTV & Ride Physics - 20 May 2024

Added AppleTV version of indieVelo.
Added detailed physics model for bikes.
Added new route profile colour schemes for various vision impairments.
Added UI highlighting for the active element.
Added option for aggressive bots that attack harder and more frequently.
Added support for Stages SB20 smart bike buttons.
Added lots more teams & custom event brandings.
Improved control of UI navigation when using a keyboard only.
Improved control of UI navigation with 3rd party game controllers.
Improved resolution of graphs on low memory devices.
Improved resolution of road textures on mobile devices.
Improved bot AI when cresting hills.
Improved performance verification checks in points / elimination races.
Improved messages displayed for performance verification in events.
Improved custom event creation menu to grey-out incompatible options.
Improved resilience to network failures preventing initial connection.
Improved performance when in various menus.
Improved internationalised bot names.
Improved error handling throughout.
Improved network bandwidth requirements.
Improved server logging.
Improved online documentation of controls.
Fixed bug with gradient digits becoming transparent on very steep climbs.
Fixed bug with network resilience reconnecting after deliberate disconnection.
Fixed bug with speed and cadence sensors sometimes being miscategorised.
Fixed bug with Tab / Shift-Tab not working as expected in menus.
Fixed bug with application being shut down while it is starting up.
Fixed bug with default UI selection sometimes not triggering.
Fixed bug with memory leaking when taking a screenshot.
Fixed bug with taking multiple screenshots.
Fixed bug with network messages arriving out of order preventing some logins.
Fixed bug with starting a ride after changing the logged in account.

v0.2.49 - Welcome Principles - 13 May 2024

Added multiple configurable route profile colour schemes.
Added event pen countdown timer visible when in other menus.
Added dual UDP / TCP networking failover mechanism.
Added pop-up confirmation menu if U-Turn will cancel a route.
Added more realistic bot names for all major countries.
Added support for dumb trainers / speed sensors (non-ranked events only).
Added lots more teams & custom event brandings.
Improved custom event creation menu to grey-out incompatible options.
Improved bot AI when considering dropping out of points races.
Improved notice shown for Performance Verified events to be more specific.
Improved automated request to join team email infrastructure.
Improved behaviour when saving settings after an error.
Improved error handling when login fails.
Improved exception handling.
Improved automated error reporting.
Improved server state logging.
Improved resilience of network layer.
Improved resilience of file i/o.
Improved handling of network errors caused by firewalls.
Improved server protection against malicious port scanners.
Improved diagnostics when recovering from disrupted network conditions.
Fixed bug with leaving world simultaneously to your event starting.
Fixed bug with simultaneous dropping of network connection from both ends.
Fixed bug with action menu appearing after junctions if mouse is hidden.
Fixed bug with logging out while route map being drawn.
Fixed bug with splash screen sometimes not being displayed on start up.
Fixed bug with Kickr Bike Buttons if pressed very quickly.
Fixed bug with glance back camera if pressed very quickly.
Fixed bug with benign error message.

v0.2.48 - Events & Control - 6 May 2024

Added ability to view event signups in-game.
Added full plug-and-play support for Avotro cycling controllers.
Added ability to select passive bots in unranked events.
Added ability to select wide ability range pens when multiplayer matchmaking.
Added support for Kickr Bike buttons for camera control.
Added ability to hold down the down arrow to activate u-turn.
Added two new monthy challenges for May.
Added lots of new teams and custom event brandings.
Removed TodaysPlan integration.
Improved support for 3rd party game controllers (XBox / PS etc).
Improved startup time when there are lots of custom workouts.
Improved distance to go indicator when less than 1km remaining.
Improved quick action menu to only require single tap on mobile devices.
Improved button highlight animations.
Improved names of the bots from Finland.
Improved efficiency of API.
Improved required bandwidth.
Improved hung thread detection and handling.
Improved handling of ANT+ dongle initialization failures.
Improved handling of FIT file upload errors.
Improved tolerance to network failures.
Improved networking when server kicks misbehaving clients.
Improved logging throughout.
Improved menu text.
Improved online documentation.
Improved error messages.
Improved UI alignment.
Improved blocking of spam connections.
Fixed bug with quick action menu sometimes not closing.
Fixed bug with default event selection at start of day.
Fixed bug with asynchronous processing when closing a menu.
Fixed bug with Mac BLE multi-threading.
Fixed bug with benign error message.

v0.2.47 - Events & Stability - 29 April 2024

Added 5 new routes.
Added intermediate location arch results to data emailed to organisers.
Added notification message when new riders late join a group ride.
Added estimated VO2max analysis to rider profiles.
Added ability for riders to leave teams.
Added more teams / custom event brandings.
Removed rain as a random weather effect (but can still be selected for events).
Removed older unused code.
Removed (most of the) Easter Eggs.
Improved rider analytics to use best 90 day CP data, not best ever.
Improved team view menu to indicate if you're already a member.
Improved highlighting of the currently selected event in The Hub.
Improved size of buttons throughout for easier use on mobile devices.
Improved server behaviour when two clients connect simultaneously.
Improved tolerance to network disruption.
Improved network congestion control.
Improved network error messages.
Improved network error handling.
Improved network bandwidth requirements.
Improved hung thread detection and handling.
Improved handling of race conditions with file i/o.
Improved encryption, authentication and security.
Improved server diagnostics.
Improved world building infrastructure.
Fixed bug with drone camera moving when using mouse in menus.
Fixed bug with closing a menu while a route map is being drawn.
Fixed bug with network data handling when arriving out of order.
Fixed bug with trying to read/write data from a connection as it closes.
Fixed bug with minor memory leak when saving FIT files.

v0.2.46 - Networking - 22 April 2024

Added new networking infrastructure.
Added various filters to team view menu.
Added team selection to new account onboarding process.
Removed lots of unused code.
Improved conformance with Apple iOS UI guidelines on exiting application.
Improved time action bar is shown for.
Improved menu texts throughout.
Improved handling of API failures.
Improved threading model.
Improved stability of UDP port mappings.
Improved camera management infrastructure.
Improved asynchronous task scheduling infrastructure.
Improved congestion handling.
Improved connectivity stability.
Improved server performance bottlenecks.
Improved memory tracking diagnostics.
Improved memory usage.
Improved encryption.
Improved world building infrastructure.
Fixed bug with direction arrows when coming down the mountain.
Fixed bug with brake sensitivity on Kickr bikes.
Fixed bug with replays in some custom events.
Fixed bug with avatar sometimes flickering when viewing teams.
Fixed bug with BLE connectivity on very old Android devices.
Fixed bug with terrain sometimes flickering on some Android devices.
Fixed bug with automatic collection of diagnostics.
Fixed bug with log files sometimes not containing complete data.
Fixed bug with slow memory leak.
Fixed lots of minor niggles.

v0.2.45 - AppleTV & Team Discovery - 15 April 2024

Added new menu to all viewing of all teams & custom team descriptions.
Added ability for anyone to request to join a team (where Team Managers opt in).
Added ability to use Apple TV via AirPlay / Screen Mirroring.
Added ability to feather brakes by tapping vs holding down S for (S)low hotkey.
Added ability to limit the rate of updates sent over the broadcast API.
Added version checking on iOS.
Added lots more teams & event brandings.
Improved group rides to now show pen-closure message.
Improved pairing device selection UI to allow double-clicking list.
Improved sensitivity of some BLE devices.
Improved size of in-game buttons on mobile platforms.
Improved time delay for actions menu on mobile platforms.
Improved discoverability of password reset option.
Improved route map graphics.
Improved background processing infrastructure.
Improved smoothness of menu transitions.
Improved performance when in The Hub menu.
Improved colour scheme coordination.
Improved 3rd party library dependencies.
Improved memory usage throughout.
Improved text descriptions.
Improved server logging.
Improved API security.
Improved terraforming.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with trees sometimes not appearing on the Western shoreline.
Fixed bug with arrow keys / shift-arrow keys in camera drone mode.
Fixed bug with rider U-Turn graphics when in the far distance.
Fixed bug with Stryd devices sometimes appearing as powermeters.
Fixed bug with joining another player when riding a custom route.
Fixed bug with trying to create a custom route with a new account.
Fixed bug with year values when specified with 2 digits.
Fixed bug with avatar pose in customisation menu.
Fixed bug with some roads sometimes not being drawn on map.
Fixed bug with some textures appearing blurry.
Fixed bug with memory usage sometimes briefly spiking.
Fixed bug with file sharing.

v0.2.44 - iOS (iPhone / iPad) & Online Signup - 8 April 2024

Added iOS (iPhone / iPad) version of indieVelo.
Added links to enable sign up to events online at indieVeloHub.
Improved size of action buttons on mobile.
Improved sensitivity of button presses.
Improved BLE pairing on mobile devices.
Improved support for BLE FTMS trainers that send invalid FTMS data.
Improved handling of BLE if permission to use BLE is not granted.
Improved event rating weightings on hilly courses.
Improved diagnostic collection for lost network connections.
Improved audit logging of custom event results.
Improved security of API.
Improved performance of custom arches in custom events.
Improved terrain occlusion infrastructure.
Improved optimisation of trees, grass and flowers.
Improved texture compression on low memory mobile devices.
Improved graphics shader management infrastructure.
Improved automated error reporting infrastructure.
Improved automated build infrastructure.
Improved handling of memory when insufficient available.
Improved performance / FPS throughout.
Improved memory usage throughout.
Improved initial load time.
Improved build size.
Fixed bug with chat menu default scope during events.
Fixed bug with route map for events with custom finish locations.
Fixed bug with rejoining an event using late join after finishing it.
Fixed bug with eliminating riders early in custom events.
Fixed bug with workouts if rider exits world while passing a checkpoint.
Fixed bug with display of Stages SB20 Dreamdrive gear display.
Fixed bug with Android install creating two App icons.
Fixed bug with updating Team Settings.
Fixed bug with default values when creating a new event.
Fixed bug with error when BLE device disconnects while auditing.
Fixed bug with error when BLE device is shut down while connecting.

v0.2.43 - Android & iOS - 1 April 2024

Added publicly available Android version of indieVelo.
Added initial infrastructure for iOS (iPhone / iPad) version of indieVelo.
Added ability for Team Managers to configure settings for their teams.
Added ability to dismiss junction UI selection early by double clicking direction.
Added new monthly challenges for April.
Added mouse menu options for camera control & screenshots when spectating.
Added mouse menu / touch screen option for chat when in DS mode.
Added more teams & event brandings.
Improved chat menu to always keep focus on the text entry box.
Improved compatibility with Wahoo Kickr Bike brake levers.
Improved handling of trainers that transmit invalid data.
Improved privacy and security of data stored on local devices.
Improved touch screen input on Mac & mobile platforms.
Improved ride selection options to use last used sort order.
Improved workout selection options to use last used filters.
Improved hub menu to allow selection of spectating from any tab.
Improved automated error reporting.
Improved event sign-up API.
Improved default graphics settings on mobile.
Improved version checking on mobile.
Improved tracking of dynamic texture usage.
Improved time to first start up application.
Improved download size.
Improved memory usage.
Improved shader usage.
Improved performance throughout on all platforms (especially mobile).
Fixed bug with very short distance custom events.
Fixed bug with junction direction text when coming down the mountain.
Fixed bug with being able to take a break in an unranked Time Challenge.
Fixed bug with Time Challenge event results management.
Fixed bug with Fast and Furious course being too short.
Fixed bug with input text boxes.
Fixed bug with benign warning messages.
Fixed bug with trees appearing on some routes.

v0.2.42 - Easter Egg Hunt & New Roads - 25 March 2024

Added 5 Easter Eggs to find for the Second Annual indieVelo Easter Egg Hunt.
Added 40km of new roads.
Added 7 new routes covering an extra 200km of rides.
Added additional arches to existing routes.
Added link to indieVeloHub results page when emailing organisers with results.
Added ability to manually apply brakes (hold down hotkey: S for (S)low).
Added lots more teams and event brandings.
Improved elimination races to remove riders falling too far behind.
Improved elimination race UI to show number of riders left.
Improved smoothness of corners on the mountain switchbacks.
Improved frequency of resistance updates to smart trainers.
Improved compatibility with wider range of Virtufit trainers.
Improved behaviour of auto-braking when coming to a stop.
Improved route list to be sorted alphabetically for custom event creation.
Improved visibility of distance text labels in HUD.
Improved resolution & clarity of route profile graph in HUD.
Improved behaviour of tab / shift+tab when entering chat messages.
Improved late-joining of group rides.
Improved bot AI when in event Neutralized Zone.
Improved checks on custom events to ensure they are valid.
Improved use of backbuffers to reduce flickering of UI elements.
Improved security of broadcast API to only allow HTTPS connections.
Improved terraforming of world landscape.
Improved loading performance when first starting indieVelo.
Improved network bandwith usage.
Improved minimum ping time on network connections.
Improved behaviour of system when network packet losses are large.
Improved in-game documentation.
Improved network layer diagnostics.
Improved logging performance / memory usage.
Improved API infrastructure.
Improved error handling on start up.
Improved error handling infrastructure.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with excluding locations from points races in long custom events.
Fixed bug with drafting after event finishes in elimination events.
Fixed bug with cursor position not behaving as expected when entering text.
Fixed bug with emailed results when containing extended character sets.
Fixed bug with rounding of values when drawing power/HR/cadence graphs.
Fixed bug with mini-map sometimes not displaying custom routes properly.
Fixed bug with positioning custom finishes in some specific locations.
Fixed bug with API access sometimes failing when logging in twice.
Fixed bug with setting changes sometimes not being saved.
Fixed bug with occasional benign errors on exiting.
Fixed bug with small memory leak when entering text.

v0.2.41 - Communication - 18 March 2024

Added ability to automatically email event results to organisers.
Added local, group, team and global chat options.
Added experimental support for Android x86-64 devices (ChromeOS etc).
Added ability to add arbitrary lap markers into FIT files (hotkey: L).
Added option to always display virtual gear setting, even if not being used.
Added support for HRM bridging through FTMS trainers.
Added separate event filter in main menu for group rides / group workouts.
Added custom event branding to event descriptions in menu.
Added lots more teams and event brandings.
Removed the "T" hotkey for Team Chat (just use "M" for (M)essage instead).
Improved bot W'/CP data to use Omni-Duration Power Model for long events.
Improved menu & font size on mobile platforms to make them easier to read.
Improved compatibility with third party controller devices.
Improved performance when using routes with custom finishes.
Improved behaviour of custom events finishing on a split road.
Improved in-game documentation of hotkeys.
Improved forward/backward compatibility infrastructure for upgrades.
Improved common menu items infrastructure.
Improved cross-platform infrastructure.
Improved socket layer handling of clashes.
Improved socket layer diagnostics.
Improved server memory usage.
Improved menu alignment.
Improved API.
Fixed bug with data sometimes being written to FIT files after ride ending.
Fixed bug with events with custom finishes at ends of long roads.
Fixed bug with UDP port synchronisation.
Fixed bug with build pipeline.
Fixed bug with render pipeline.
Fixed bug with Android manifest file.
Fixed bug with slow memory leak on server.

v0.2.40 - Custom Events - 11 March 2024

Added ability to customise the position of the finish on any event.
Added ability to select branding to use during custom events.
Added ability to view distance left to go on arches in custom events.
Added support for Virtufit trainers.
Added support for gear display and tactical position selection on more trainers.
Added lots more teams & event brandings.
Improved bot AI to better preserve energy during points races.
Improved bot AI to not sprint if safe in elimination races.
Improved handling of workouts which don't have a name.
Improved event details menu to show event durations where relevant.
Improved performance when drawing routes on maps.
Improved performance when drawing terrain when in the main world.
Improved performance when drawing workout / performance graphs.
Improved memory usage and performance when writing out FIT files.
Improved server memory management.
Improved memory heap fragmentation.
Improved API.
Fixed bug with network layer sometimes not processing messages.
Fixed bug with group workouts synchronised from TrainingPeaks / intervals icu.
Fixed bug with colours displayed for workouts.
Fixed bug with rounding errors in group ride rubberband strength.
Fixed bug with lap bell ringing on point-to-point events.
Fixed bug with camera view not reverting after very long glances.
Fixed bug with position of sprint location icons in route profiles.
Fixed bug with memory leak when doing multiple rides in same session.
Fixed bug with how web request errors are handled.
Fixed various minor typos throughout.

v0.2.39 - Ease Of Use - 4 March 2024

Added ability to specify Neutral Zone pace with a power range.
Added ability to hold down camera position hotkeys to glance then revert.
Added ability to view full event details when in a pen.
Added ability to remember the last pacebot used.
Added details of points / eliminations automatically to event descriptions.
Added new monthly challenges for March.
Added microservice architecture for server processing.
Added lots more teams & event brandings.
Improved performance verification checks when at low speeds.
Improved performance verification checks in non-competitive rides.
Improved support for older Tacx / Elite / Saris / CycleOps trainers.
Improved bot AI when undertaking other riders.
Improved support for custom workouts created with Xert.
Improved support for custom workouts that don't specify their name.
Improved number of riders that can be joined in a group ride.
Improved spacing of riders in a pack.
Improved camera angles when using handcycles or trikes.
Improved custom event creation configuration UI.
Improved network protocol versioning system.
Improved network bandwidth usage.
Improved network data encryption.
Improved network heartbeat algorithm.
Improved exception handling infrastructure.
Improved memory heap fragmentation.
Improved memory usage.
Improved socket layer diagnostics.
Improved server start-up speed.
Improved server install / update process.
Fixed bug with bot AI when using tactical positioning on outside of bends.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone being longer than the total event distance.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone pacer if they went through finish line.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone pacer being displayed as an event entrant.
Fixed bug with race position indication when in the Neutral Zone.
Fixed bug with Android recommending to update version when already updated.
Fixed bug with joining a rider who is spectating.
Fixed bug with FIT files occasionally not being saved.
Fixed bug with processing malformed network messages.
Fixed bug with riders in an event sometimes being labelled as free riding.

v0.2.38 - Group Rides & Primary Powermeters - 26 February 2024

Added ability to use a powermeter as primary power source.
Added ability to set a default rubberband strength in group rides.
Added ability to set a default location for rubberband to turn off.
Added notification of rubberband strength changes to all riders.
Added ability to join friends / team mates in group rides.
Added ability to teleport to the middle of the pack in group rides.
Added ability to turn off ERG mode dis-engage when missing targets.
Added ability to view own password when typing it.
Added lots more teams.
Improved player collisions at high speeds & going downhill.
Improved player collisions when moving through packs.
Improved ERG mode to dis-engage only when missing target by a lot.
Improved ERG mode to re-engage when on target after dis-engaging.
Improved flow when joining an event from warming up in a free ride.
Improved custom elimination events to allow 1000 riders per arch.
Improved FIT file format for dual recordings.
Improved new account creation UI.
Improved download size on Mac.
Improved log spam.
Improved UI infrastructure.
Improved API infrastructure.
Improved pairing infrastructure.
Improved networking infrastructure.
Improved Unity release to latest supported version.
Fixed bug which could sometimes lead to the screen freezing on logout.
Fixed bug with login sometimes freezing.
Fixed bug with FIT file not containing power data if only powermeter paired.
Fixed bug with display of powermeter icons.
Fixed bug with text input boxes sometimes losing focus while typing.
Fixed bug with incorrect sprint text being shown in elimination races.
Fixed bug with group workouts sometimes being described as group rides.
Fixed bug with rubberband settings if doing two group rides in a row.
Fixed bug with duplicate entries in Join Friends list when riding.
Fixed bug with data being sent to trainers after disconnecting.
Fixed bug with foliage shader settings on Mac.
Fixed various typos in workout texts.

v0.2.37 - Quality of Life - 19 February 2024

Added ability to configure which sprints give points in custom events.
Added ability to filter available workouts by duration and/or intensity.
Added preview of group workouts to custom event details menu.
Added ability to view signed up private events, even when code not entered.
Added clear warning when HRM isn't valid when in Performance Verified events.
Added tactical positioning cues to Bot AI.
Added ability to disconnect connected accounts (Strava etc).
Added dynamic branding to allow branded events without new releases.
Added password reset option to main username/password login menu.
Added four new aerobic endurance workouts.
Added extra diagnostics for MacOS Sonoma 14.4 Beta OS.
Improved location of private event access code to be on event tab.
Improved ERG mode behaviour when not meeting power targets.
Improved support for HRMs that don't fully follow the BLE specifications.
Improved behaviour when doing a U-Turn while On-A-Break.
Improved visibility of U-Turn warning icon.
Improved logging of virtual gear usage.
Improved start up time.
Improved download size.
Improved memory usage.
Improved online documentation.
Improved server logging.
Fixed bug with tactical positioning after corner braking.
Fixed bug with some group workout events not saving.
Fixed bug with HR UI not turning red when connection drops out.
Fixed bug with very quick button presses on Tacx Neo Bikes.
Fixed bug with rounding of values in workout histograms.
Fixed bug with custom colouring of workout elements.
Fixed bug with luminosity of arches.
Fixed various typos in workout texts.

v0.2.36 - Tactical Positioning - 12 February 2024

Added tactical positioning.
Added icon in the list of events for those that are human-only.
Added name of custom workouts to Strava etc upload titles.
Added dynamic texture loading.
Added lots more teams.
Improved parsing of custom ERG and MRC workout files.
Improved logging of errors in custom workout files.
Improved UI alignment.
Improved logging of network errors.
Improved memory usage.
Improved initial loading time.
Fixed bug with file writing permissions on mobile platforms.
Fixed bug with screenshots very occasionally having artefacts.
Fixed bug with action menu appearing after junctions.
Fixed bug with mouse cursor hiding not working as intended.
Fixed bug with capitalisation of some bot names.

v0.2.35 - Content Delivery Network - 5 February 2024

Added Content Delivery Network.
Added longer running Performance Verification checks.
Improved sensitivity of PV Sticky Watt detection.
Improved behaviour of mouse cursor when showing / hiding.
Improved parsing of imported ERG / MRC workout files.
Improved minimum FTP setting for younger riders.
Improved server update infrastructure.
Improved loading sequence.
Improved bandwidth usage.
Improved download size.
Fixed bug with overhead labels when player changes team when in the starting pen.
Fixed various bugs when application is run in the background.

v0.2.34 - Quality over Quantity - 29 January 2024

Added ability to auto-join signed up events without using mouse/keyboard.
Added signup notification when participating in another event.
Added ability to update some team information without needing new release.
Added action buttons for changing virtual gears.
Added ability to forget auto-pairing of devices if not used.
Added wind speed / direction information to FIT files.
Added lots more teams.
Improved real-time Performance Verification for a wider range of heartrates.
Improved visibility of heart rate monitor drop outs.
Improved interaction between having a break, and pausing, a workout.
Improved race ranking screen to auto-close after 30 seconds.
Improved start up sequence.
Improved API infrastructure.
Improved team infrastructure.
Improved file I/O infrastructure.
Improved camera positioning infrastructure.
Fixed bug with group workouts synchronised from Training Peaks / intervals icu.
Fixed bug with permissions problems when creating FIT files.
Fixed bug with ride not exiting if FIT file can't be saved.
Fixed bug with trainer resistance mode not always saving correctly.
Fixed bug with camera if server login takes more than 2 seconds.
Fixed bug with more than 255 teams concurrently on the server.
Fixed bug with signup warning when less than 1 minute until start of event.
Fixed bug with change to PV cadence detection not working as expected.

v0.2.33 - Inclusion & Exclusion - 22 January 2024

Added trikes.
Added new notifications when competing in events with performance verification.
Added different bot reaction speeds when sensing an attack.
Added more teams & brandings.
Removed performance verification checks for trainer cadence miscalibration.
Improved message displayed when flagged for performance verification.
Improved detection of miscalibrated trainers to avoid false-positives.
Improved performance verification checks in time-trial events.
Improved performance verification checks on different terrain.
Improved logging of performance verification flags.
Improved bot AI.
Improved variation between bots.
Improved behaviour of equipment colour picker on mobile platforms.
Improved map scaling when previewing route selections.
Improved transitions between minimap scaling changes.
Improved terraforming of island.
Improved pairing infrastructure.
Improved pairing performance.
Improved auto-pairing of previously used devices.
Fixed bug with trainer calibration display.
Fixed bug with minimap camera shaking when climbing.

v0.2.32 - Setting Expectations - 15 January 2024

Added event type filters when selecting events to enter.
Added full real-time Performance Verification checks for all ranked events.
Added basic real-time Performance Verification checks for all events.
Added two new routes: "Three Peaks" and "Base Camps".
Added 5m to the height of the mountain to avoid it being rounded down on Strava.
Added more teams.
Improved use of FIT file lap markers when doing a workout.
Improved handling of workout elements with non-integer seconds duration.
Improved rider graphics when cadence sensor isn't paired.
Improved visibility of route profile marker against snowy terrain.
Improved infrastructure for adding more in-game bikes etc.
Improved resilience of server when doing upgrades.
Improved build & download size.
Fixed bug with displayed sprint position in team points races.
Fixed bug with position of stars in the sky at night.
Fixed bug with imposter tiles showing when they shouldn't.
Fixed bug with a phantom road spur on the mountain.
Fixed bug with terrain covering the edges of some roads.
Fixed bug with the ice mountain direction indicators being reversed.
Fixed bug with clouds intersecting the mountain when in the distance.

v0.2.31 - New World - 8 January 2024

Added entire new world, with 1000m climb and multiple routes.
Added ability to view different worlds from within each other.
Added ability to seamlessly ride between different worlds.
Added ability to have routes that cross multiple different worlds.
Added multiple new event brandings.
Improved build size of core components.
Improved draw distance.
Improved performance across all platforms.
Improved world creation tooling.
Improved road layout tooling.
Improved disallowed word filter.

v0.2.30 - Happy New Year - 1 January 2024

Added ability to scale up to 5,000 concurrent users.
Added option to cancel change of a paired device.
Added January challenge events.
Added version checking for mobile releases.
Added more teams & event brandings.
Improved real-time performance verification for miscalibrated trainers.
Improved accuracy of event time checks.
Improved rubberbanding when speeds are high.
Improved rubberbanding when freewheeling.
Improved rubberbanding on hills.
Improved rubberbanding at extreme forward & backward stretches.
Improved default direction choice on split roads in group rides.
Improved bot AI for going into supertuck position.
Improved variance between different bot AIs.
Improved flow for organisers to spectate their own events.
Improved visibility of route profile graphs.
Improved handling of bot-only events.
Improved server load balancing.
Improved server performance.
Improved server resilience.
Fixed bug with leaving event pen, then rejoining as a late entry.
Fixed bug with permissions on creating a broadcast folder.

v0.2.29 - Festive Fun - 23 December 2023

Added Rapha Festive 500 rides.
Added ability to save screenshots on Android to the Photo Gallery.
Added option to limit frame rate to 20 FPS to help preserve mobile battery life.
Added support for a variety of older trainers that don't support ANT+ / BLE FTMS.
Added lots more teams.
Improved image quality of screenshots on all devices.
Improved accuracy required to get ticks on recovery intervals in workouts.
Improved default graphics settings on Android.
Improved next/previous camera rotation options to include drone camera.
Improved menus on Android to remove options that aren't relevant on mobile.
Improved various menu text descriptions.
Improved Performance Verification documentation.
Fixed bug with rubberband strength in group rides.
Fixed bug with very late join (> 40 mins) of group rides.
Fixed bug with configuring a timed challenge with inconsistent parameters.
Fixed bug with screen appearing stretched on some Android devices.
Fixed bug with not being able to exit camera drone mode on mobile.
Fixed bug with a handful of floating fence posts / rocks.
Fixed bug with bot-only events.
Fixed various typos.

v0.2.28 - Performance - 18 December 2023

Added real-time Performance Verification to detect miscalibrated trainers.
Added ability for organisers to late join at any time when in broadcast mode.
Added indieVelo to Google Play Store (only visible to Founders Club members)
Added lots more teams.
Added more event brandings.
Improved frame rate / FPS on low-end hardware by 50-100%.
Improved frame rate / FPS on high-end hardware by 5-10%.
Improved memory footprint by 10%.
Improved bot allocation in pens to more closely match abilities of the humans.
Improved rubberbanding effect in group rides when on hills.
Improved smoothness of changes in rubberbanding strength.
Improved algorithm for detecting riders who have given up racing in an event.
Improved BLE permissions granting processes on Android.
Improved parsing of ERG / MRC workout files.
Improved stability of device pairing audits.
Improved efficiency of shaders.
Improved logging of pairing errors.
Improved logging of BLE updates.
Fixed bug with terrain not rendering on some Android devices.
Fixed bug with lower than expected frame rate / FPS when HUD turned off.
Fixed bug with BLE auditing on Android sometimes not completing.
Fixed bug with parsing badly formatted workout files.
Fixed bug with ANT+ / NET icons showing as scanning on Android.

v0.2.27 - Google Play Store - 11 December 2023

Added integration of Google Play Store for Android release.
Added ability for event organisers to view names of people who have signed up to ride.
Added ability to double-click an event to see more information about it.
Added ability to save & exit immediately from in-world options menu.
Added lots more teams.
Improved rubberbanding behaviour in group events.
Improved real-time Performance Verification of Sticky Watts / micro-bursting.
Improved real-time Performance Verification of bot usage.
Improved real-time Performance Verification of malfunctioning hardware.
Improved real-time Performance Verification of excessive drop out rates.
Improved logging of Performance Verification of energy depletion stats.
Improved responsiveness of in-world menu bar / menu buttons.
Improved late-join behaviour to avoid joining a rider about to leave.
Improved messaging when exiting indieVelo application.
Improved exit behaviour on Android.
Improved performance of Bluetooth pairing.
Improved architecture of Bluetooth code.
Improved architecture of Performance Verification logging / auditing.
Improved multi-threading architecture.
Improved logging to more easily diagnose issues when connecting to server.
Improved build size.
Improved automated build pipelines.
Fixed bug with FTMS trainers on Android.
Fixed bug with Wahoo trainer resistance.
Fixed bug with showing a result at the end of a group workout.
Fixed bug with nearest rider list when another rider is logging off.
Fixed bug with leaderboards when doing two activities starting in the same minute.
Fixed bug with camera position on hills in 3rd person mode.
Fixed bug with a misleading log text.

v0.2.26 - Android - 4 December 2023

Added initial Android release for indieVelo.
Added AppleTV, iPad and iOS mobile code for future release.
Added time cut off for slow bots that hold up finalising event results.
Added support for custom workout files exported from PerfPro Studio.
Added support for cadence targets in custom MRC workout files.
Added December monthly challenges.
Added lots more teams.
Improved FPS performance by around 5% on all platforms.
Improved BLE scanning performance.
Improved start of day loading sequence performance.
Improved real-time Performance Verification checks for sticky watts.
Improved interaction between pausing a workout and taking a break.
Improved handling of BLE devices that transmit clearly erroneous data.
Improved handling of spaces vs tabs in custom workout files.
Improved parsing of name and description from custom MRC workout files.
Improved smoothness of LOD transitions for rider equipment.
Improved UI pop up action bar & button behaviour.
Improved UI element positioning.
Improved description given when removing a rider from an event.
Improved description given when connection to server lost.
Improved display of monthly challenge leaderboards.
Improved Performance Verification logging.
Improved handling of errors when loading.
Improved BLE cross-platform infrastructure.
Improved hung thread detection / recovery processing.
Improved memory usage.
Improved log spam.
Improved various icons.
Fixed bug with riders leaving event early, when also being a group leader.
Fixed bug with saving settings when in a negative virtual gear.
Fixed bug with code-signing indieVelo application.

v0.2.25 - Strengthen and Consolidate - 27 November 2023

Added ability to join team mates while riding.
Added trainer Compatibility Mode.
Added real-time performance verification checks for trainer control.
Added real-time performance verification checks for power data anomalies.
Added real-time performance verification checks for energy usage.
Added real-time performance verification checks for excessive drop outs.
Added real-time performance verification checks for network manipulation.
Added three new routes (variations on Parry Vlo-Bae).
Added lots more teams.
Improved calculation of multiplayer matchmaking ratings.
Improved ability to detect and correct riders with anomalous ratings.
Improved event menu to include length of any neutralised zone.
Improved positioning of powermeter data in the in-world UI.
Improved handling of custom events with non-standard elimination rules.
Improved non-linearity of Virtual Gearing resistances.
Improved online documentation of Virtual Gearing.
Improved maximum field size in Velodrome to 100 riders.
Improved Mac BLE permissions granting process.
Improved Mac OS 12 (Monterey) BLE scanning performance.
Improved client/server communication protocol.
Improved real-time performance verification infrastructure.
Improved server performance.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with rubberbanding on group workouts on long courses.
Fixed bug with late join when the group is on the 2nd lap of a course.
Fixed bug with nearest player list sometimes duplicating names.
Fixed bug with nearest player list sometimes speed values stuck.
Fixed bug with custom group workout event creation checks.
Fixed bug with time gaps not appearing in results of some events.
Fixed bug with selecting to view a rider as they're logging off.
Fixed bug with broadcast cameras when joining an event late.
Fixed bug with maximum allowed duration of timed challenges.

v0.2.24 - Time - 20 November 2023

Added ability to join group rides after they've started.
Added option for custom events run over a fixed time duration.
Added display of group positions in a group ride.
Added lots more teams.
Added more custom event brandings.
Improved real-time Performance Verification checks for Sticky Watts.
Improved real-time Performance Verification checks in Neutralized Zone.
Improved calibration of virtual gearing.
Improved reliability of MacOS BLE device capability auditing.
Improved bot AI.
Improved bot weight distribution to remove very light riders.
Improved display of route distance when creating custom events.
Improved handling of very long duration events.
Improved handling of joining pen with only a few seconds to go.
Improved FTP Ramp-Test to work when no cadence sensor is paired.
Improved on screen messaging during all FTP tests.
Improved automated testing of custom workouts.
Improved menu text when creating a private custom event.
Improved refresh rate of API authentication.
Improved server management of events.
Improved server load balancing.
Improved login performance.
Improved database performance.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Fixed bug with KICKR Climb / Bike tilt activation.
Fixed bug with bots going into supertuck downhill in group workouts.
Fixed bug with nearest player list positions in group workouts.
Fixed bug with lap validation when creating custom events.
Fixed bug with refreshing display of connected 3rd party accounts.
Fixed bug with confetti cannon sometimes not stopping.
Fixed bug with display of invalid routes.
Fixed various typos & grammar in menu text.

v0.2.23 - Protected, Hot and Inclusive Events - 13 November 2023

Added event entry restriction tiers for easier selection by event organisers.
Added option to automatically remove riders failing performance verification checks.
Added "shield" icon to more clearly highlight events with entry restrictions.
Added "hot" icon to more clearly highlight popular events.
Added number of signups to each event in the event organisers dashboard.
Added handcycles.
Added 2 new courses ("Drome to Dome Direct" / "Drome to Dome Direct Lap").
Added support for ThinkRider trainers.
Added lots more teams.
Improved support for older Tacx trainers.
Improved display of avatar customisation options when not on a team.
Improved energy usage performance verification checks.
Improved heart rate performance verification checks.
Fixed bug with viewing more than 100 past events as an organiser.
Fixed bug with multiple servers sometimes running the same event.
Fixed bug with riders sometimes being given a zero rating after an event.

v0.2.22 - Details Matter - 6 November 2023

Added negative virtual gears to allow down-shifting below your physical gear ratio.
Added ride-leader controls to allow real-time adjusting of rubber-band strength.
Added Terrain-based resistance mode when doing workouts.
Added ability to do group workouts synchronised from TrainingPeaks / intervals icu.
Added support for a wider range of Unicode characters in names / event descriptions.
Added November monthly challenges.
Added lots more teams.
Improved range of virtual gears to enable even higher top gears.
Improved pen allocation algorithm to better test riders who are doing consistently well.
Improved rating algorithm to better protect against attempts to sandbag.
Improved rating algorithm to more quickly recognise consistently improving riders.
Improved various default graphics settings to be more aligned with hardware available.
Improved support for a wide variety of powermeters over BLE.
Improved support for various older (pre-FTMS) trainers over BLE.
Improved support for Tacx Flow trainers over BLE.
Improved BLE scan performance on Mac.
Improved handling of reconnecting FTMS trainers after a BLE drop out.
Improved handling of errors if they occur when loading.
Improved handling of errors if API authentication fails.
Improved handling of errors if server stops responding.
Improved resilience of API to errors in parameters.
Improved pacing of WWW requests in various error situations.
Improved peak and spread of database lookups.
Improved thread prioritisation for increased performance throughout.
Improved ride leader chat to not display during ranked events.
Improved ride leader chat to also be displayed with the main chat.
Improved custom event creation menu.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved various icons.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with results of events sometimes appearing twice.
Fixed bug with editing group workouts not showing previously selected workout.
Fixed bug with unhelpful log about fonts for unsupported Unicode characters.

v0.2.21 - Group Workouts - 30 October 2023

Added group workouts.
Added ride leader chat.
Added compatibility with the 1000+ publicly available Zwift workouts.
Added "Always Sunny" mode for free-riding.
Added lots more teams.
Improved way penalty is applied when trying to overtake the Neutralized Zone bot.
Improved bot AI in group rides.
Improved rider collision dynamics at high speeds.
Improved BLE pairing on older versions of MacOS.
Improved in-game branding for events.
Improved event infrastructure to allow for future new event formats.
Improved naming of "race" tab to be "events".
Improved client/server encryption.
Improved menu text throughout.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Improved various icons.
Improved build & download size.
Fixed bug with Stages powermeters sometimes not being recognised over BLE.
Fixed bug with doing two different workouts consecutively in same session.
Fixed bug with finish line points allocation on point-to-point courses.
Fixed bug with rider animation if cadence suddenly drops to zero while sprinting.
Fixed bug with avg/max HR being shown the wrong way around on activity menu.

v0.2.20 - Workout Calendar Synchronisation - 23 October 2023

Added daily workout synchronisation with TrainingPeaks & intervals.icu.
Added UCI age-band of riders to CSV export of results for event organisers.
Added tracking of avg/max heart rate for all activities (not just events).
Added lap markers into FIT files at the end of the Neutralized Zone in events.
Added in-world branding for Monday Malarkey events.
Added lots more teams.
Improved performance of BLE scanning on Mac.
Improved handling when there are large numbers of BLE devices in range.
Improved ANT+ dropout behaviour in noisy RF environments.
Improved support for CooSpo heart rate monitors.
Improved handling of HRM dropouts.
Improved event roster to show dates (not just day of week) for future events.
Improved resolution of displayed height when using imperial measurement units.
Improved clarity of end-condition for FTP ramp test.
Improved password validation when first creating a new account.
Improved workout text messages throughout.
Improved menu text throughout.
Improved in-application documentation of virtual gearing.
Improved in-application documentation of hotkeys.
Improved underlying infrastructure for led rides.
Improved performance of CP curve calculations.
Improved memory usage on both server & client.
Improved handling of any memory usage errors.
Improved server resource usage when doing live debugging.
Fixed bug in rider event rankings after rage-quitting an event.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone pace bots sometimes appearing as event entrants.

v0.2.19 - Workouts - 16 October 2023

Added ability to view custom workouts grouped by folder.
Added lots more teams.
Improved parsing of ZWO workout files in non-standard formats.
Improved handling of workout files containing no workout data.
Improved performance of drawing workout graphs.
Improved underlying workout infrastructure to make it more extensible.
Improved visibility of when you're on-a-break.
Improved visibility of in-game icons.
Improved initial event ranking estimate for new riders in first race.
Improved support for older Wahoo trainers.
Improved camera broadcast mode access permissions.
Improved start up time.
Improved resilience of server to any errors.
Improved pacing of API requests to better spread webserver load.
Improved server performance when creating FIT files.
Improved handling of file access permissions problems.
Improved diagnostics logging.
Improved client-server networking infrastructure.
Improved client memory usage.
Improved server memory fragmentation.
Fixed bug which could cause riders to sometimes appear to judder sideways.
Fixed bug with rider positioning when colliding at very low speeds.
Fixed bug which caused a small amount of memory to leak.

v0.2.18 - Legacy & Infrastructure - 9 October 2023

Added ability to use the drone camera zoom while using virtual gearing (hotkey: Shift)
Added ability to use the drone camera pan while near a junction (hotkey: Shift)
Added support for Viiiiva HRM BLE/ANT+ bridging function.
Added lots more teams.
Improved support for BLE devices that don't strictly follow the BLE specifications.
Improved handling of network timeouts / dropouts.
Improved memory management.
Improved socket layer.
Improved network diagnostics.
Improved performance of FIT file creation.
Improved server performance.
Improved in-game documentation of keyboard shortcuts.
Improved log spam.
Fixed bug with trainer resistance when viewing another rider.
Fixed bug with end of Neutralised Zone flare positioning.
Fixed bug with an event leader leaving an event mid-way through.
Fixed bug with riders leaving world while still on anothers nearest list.
Fixed bug with asynchronous removal of riders.
Fixed bug with riders occasionally appearing to move a few millimeters sideways.
Fixed bug with network jitter.
Fixed bug with icons.
Fixed various typos throughout.

v0.2.17 - Challenges & Achievements - 2 October 2023

Added route completion achievements.
Added new monthly challenges for October.
Added ability to hold team events with riders who aren't members of teams.
Added support for Wahoo Powrlink pedal powermeters.
Added lots more teams.
Improved mouse hiding behaviour to not trigger when using keyboard.
Improved performance of network socket layer.
Improved logging of server performance issues.
Improved logging of server memory management.
Improved logging of any client-server protocol issues.
Fixed bug with FTP Ramp Test workout ending too quickly at low cadences.
Fixed bug with display of terrain gradient occasionally getting stuck.
Fixed bug with rider names occasionaly appearing twice in monthly challenges.
Fixed bug with display of nearest riders list.
Fixed bug which caused rider avatars to sometimes wobble in position.
Fixed bug with occasional network drop outs.
Fixed bug which caused FPS to sometimes spike down for a couple of frames.
Fixed bug with server logging during a shutdown.
Fixed bug with a slow memory leak on the server.

v0.2.16 - Quality of Life - 25 September 2023

Added 2 new routes - multi-lap versions of the existing hill climb routes.
Added ability to smooth displayed power data over 0 / 1 / 3 / 5 seconds.
Added ability to show average/normalized/maximum power, HR & Cadence values.
Added ability to sort routes & workouts by name, distance, duration etc.
Added ability to change virtual gearing when using XBox / PS etc game controllers.
Added better camera controls to game controllers.
Added more Performance Verification checks.
Added lots more teams.
Improved clean-up of Mac BLE resources when exiting application.
Improved autobraking to not trigger in Neutral Zone at start of events.
Improved handling of game controllers being added during a ride.
Improved mapping of game controller buttons / joysticks.
Improved detection of potential network dropouts.
Improved bot AI after finishing an event.
Improved layout of workout UI text.
Improved rider jersey textures.
Improved logging infrastructure.
Fixed bug when disconnecting then immediately reconnecting to a server.
Fixed bug with HRMs sometimes showing powermeter calibration data.
Fixed bug with scroll position of workout elements in long workouts.

v0.2.15 - Custom Events - 18 September 2023

Added ability to restrict entries of custom events with an access code.
Added ability to create new custom events by copying another one.
Added ability to save screenshots in JPG or PNG format.
Added infrastructure for support of 3rd party controllers.
Added more bot teams.
Improved installer to reduce chance of ISPs blocking update downloads.
Improved maximum length of custom event descriptions.
Improved clarity of menu titles.
Improved consistency of handling of non-ASCII names (now UTF-8 throughout)
Improved minimum team size in team events to be 1 rider.
Improved bot equipment colour coordination.
Improved efficiency of APIs.
Improved logging of team allocations.
Improved disallowed words filter.
Fixed bug with elimination races with over 100 starters.
Fixed bug with copy-and-paste of text into custom event descriptions.

v0.2.14 - Routes & Infrastructure - 11 September 2023

Added 4 new routes.
- Northern Hill Climb: 5.2km with 256m of climbing to the mountain top finish.
- Mountain Top View: 22.1km with 414m of climbing up both main climbs.
- Little Loops: 8.8km with 53m of climbing around velodrome and nearby lake.
- So Near Yet So Far: 36.6km with 125m climbing around the coast.
Added bot teams to free-riding & non-team events.
Added ability to remove non-finished riders in an event if they're not moving.
Improved bot bike / jersey colour co-ordination.
Improved bot AI in keirin events.
Improved spectating in multi-pen events.
Improved Neutral Zone pacer bot colour.
Improved peak & average bandwidth requirements.
Improved performance of server with tens of thousands of riders.
Improved performance of client/server networking.
Improved performance of API requests.
Improved performance diagnostics.
Improved logging of team allocations.
Improved resilience of client to errors.
Improved text descriptions in various menus.
Fixed bug with CSV export of results containing Unicode characters.
Fixed bug with positioning of rider icon on route profile.
Fixed bug with occasional UI freezes.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone pacer bots in team events.
Fixed bug with Neutral Zone pacer bots appearing in event entrants list.

v0.2.13 - Keirin Racing & Neutral Zones - 4 September 2023

Added ability to have a fully configurable Neutral Zone in custom events.
Added ability to run Keirin races, and added one to the default event roster.
Added flamme rouge marker at 1km to go in events.
Added new Critical Power Test workout.
Added new challenge events for September.
Added team results to ride summary menu in team events.
Added custom event organiser name to event descriptions.
Added logging of controller types being used.
Improved bot AI when deciding to attack or defend.
Improved event entrants list to auto-scroll to show your expected finish position.
Improved readability of in-event results list.
Improved calculation of FTP when doing a ramp-test workout.
Improved timing sequence when auditing BLE capabilities.
Improved performance of BLE pairing on Mac.
Improved performance of FIT file uploads to Strava / TrainingPeaks etc.
Improved performance of client-server messaging.
Improved performance of API queries.
Improved diagnostics throughout.
Improved documentation.
Improved log spam when new teams are added.
Fixed bug with route map when creating custom events with invalid data.
Fixed bug with systems with no mouse and/or no keyboard.
Fixed bug with CSV export of group rides.
Fixed bug with the order events with same start time are displayed.
Fixed bug with number of event entrants not displaying when in DS mode.
Fixed bug with rider search menus if you type very quickly.
Fixed bug with rider overhead labels when first joining world.
Fixed bug with some Unicode font glyphs.

v0.2.12 - Events & Virtual Gearing - 28 August 2023

Added ability for organisers to brand in-world objects, such as arches.
Added commissaire mode to allow an observer to exclude riders during events.
Added ability for organisers to exclude riders during events.
Added short 3-4 letter team name codes to various places throughout.
Added fully configurable virtual gears (hotkeys -/+).
Added full support for Stages SB20 extended features.
Added lots more teams.
Improved player search results to include their active team name.
Improved broadcast API to give player details while in pens.
Improved broadcast mode to be able to switch focus while in pens.
Improved resilience of client to network errors.
Improved logging of client-server connections / disconnections.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Fixed bug with CSV export of results when in non-english locales.
Fixed bug with calculation of bot TSS values when they're training.

v0.2.11 - Routes & Broadcasts - 21 August 2023

Added new route: Drome to Dome with mountain top finish.
Added extra points / timing location on the west coast.
Added camera-only account type, with ability to view any race.
Added team results to CSV export of results.
Added mouse click-and-drag control for drone camera.
Added notification if the cameras are turned off.
Added full support for Tacx Neo Bike buttons / gears / rider weight.
Improved Coastal Loop Reverse route to be exactly 10 miles.
Improved drafting algorithm to take account of more riders.
Improved event roster to show events 2 weeks in advance.
Improved event menu to show full date of events.
Improved display of why a rider is ineligible to enter an event.
Improved nearest rider list in events to show those further away.
Improved custom power zones to show scale in raw watts.
Improved CSV export of results to include pen number.
Improved way email addresses are securely stored.
Improved install process.
Improved login process.
Improved terraforming.
Improved diagnostics for routing calculations.
Fixed bug with non-team riders in human only team races.
Fixed bug with scaling of power targets in .ERG workout files.
Fixed bug with positioning of riders in pens.
Fixed bug with log spam if Discord is installed but not running.

v0.2.10 - Foundations - 14 August 2023

Added new game servers.
Added new web servers.
Added new main database.
Added checks to installer for any download issues.
Added checks to main executable that the latest installer was used.
Added logs to help diagnose any frame rate issues.
Added lots more teams.
Improved permissions requirements needed by installer.
Improved consistency between installer and main executable.
Improved process for enabling BLE permissions on Apple Mac.
Improved reliability of loading sequence.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Fixed bug with installer sometimes being flagged as an unsafe download.
Fixed bug with installer sometimes being blocked by anti-virus scanners.
Fixed bug with installer sometimes stopping mid-way through.
Fixed bug with systems using OneDrive for storing user files.
Fixed bug with systems using multiple (or no) "My Documents" folders.
Fixed bug with scenery sometimes not being visible.

v0.2.9 - Quality over Quantity - 7 August 2023

Added ability to limit entries to an event by paired hardware.
Added ability to limit entries to an event by racing licence.
Added ability to limit the number of points scorers in team events.
Added ability to choose whether team events are ranked or not.
Added nearest rider information to broadcast API.
Added event group information to broadcast API.
Added selected gear information for Stages SB20 bikes.
Added lots more new teams.
Improved bot AI to not chase down team mates in a break.
Improved placement of FIT file lap markers during a workout.
Improved stability of BLE layer when disconnecting from devices.
Improved resilience of ANT+ layer throughout.
Improved underlying infrastructure for web requests.
Improved underlying infrastructure for broadcasting.
Improved underlying infrastructure for login process.
Improved underlying infrastructure for handling server errors.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Fixed bug with bot simulated heartrate when deciding to quit an event.
Fixed bug with minimap when a new player joins the world.

v0.2.8 - Team Scratch Racing - 31 July 2023

Added team scratch races.
Added other rider locations to mini-map.
Added ability to configure transparency of power graph / route profile.
Added draft and event data to broadcast API.
Added lots more teams (including new bot teams).
Improved bot AI when sprinting.
Improved gridding in the pen in team events.
Improved drone camera angles for better side-on views.
Improved responsiveness of ERG mode when training.
Improved broadcast API to provide easier compatibility with vMix.
Improved broadcast API to rate limit information to 4 updates per second.
Improved resilience of BLE layer to devices that stop responding.
Improved resilience of server to errors from clients.
Improved diagnostics for server errors.
Fixed bug with UI settings not always being saved when logging out.
Fixed bug with memory usage when doing Web requests.

v0.2.7 - TrainingPeaks & Modding Custom UIs - 24 July 2023

Added support for automatic upload of rides to TrainingPeaks.
Added support for custom UIs via JSON API.
Added ability to select junction direction with Wahoo Kickr Bike buttons.
Added unique ID to event results CSV export to help collate series results.
Added ability to search for players by their unique ID.
Added German keyboard shortcuts.
Improved bot AI to add more variability to how they launch attacks.
Improved bot AI when accelerating at start of short distance events.
Improved trainer update frequency to reduce lag in ERG mode.
Improved parsing of ZWO workout files.
Improved resilience of Bluetooth connections.
Improved cleanup processing when exiting indieVelo.
Improved logging when entering / exiting world.
Improved performance of background tasks.
Fixed bug with bot AI sometimes simultaneously attacking and giving up.
Fixed bug with broadcasting an event when also being a team manager.
Fixed bug with distance ridden sometimes showing as negative numbers.
Fixed bug with log files sometimes including duplicate logs.

v0.2.6 - AI & DS Mode - 17 July 2023

Added DS mode for Team Managers to spectate events.
Added Team chat (Hotkey: T).
Added ability to turn monitor VSync on/off.
Added ability to limit frame rate to a maximum value.
Added reminder of indieVelo Founders Club to non-members.
Improved bot AI in events.
Improved bot realism by adding more variation between them.
Improved rubberbanding in group rides.
Improved positioning of riders in pen for team events.
Improved calculation of estimated FTP.
Improved broadcast mode to easily view groups after leaders finish.
Improved support for V3 powermeters.
Improved consistency of naming of menus.
Improved naming of the different camera modes.
Improved resilience of Discord integration.
Improved logging when detecting network dropouts.
Fixed bug with route profile when viewed at different resolutions.
Fixed bug with team results when viewed multiple times.
Fixed bug with workout flares still showing if a workout is exited early.
Fixed bug with display of workouts with very long names.

v0.2.5 - Team Points Racing - 10 July 2023

Added Team Points races.
Added rider start list to event broadcast stream.
Added indicator of rider position in group rides.
Added ability to select junction direction with Tacx Neo Bike buttons.
Improved custom event creation UI to grey-out invalid configuration options.
Improved fastest speed statistic to exclude speeds set with rubberbanding.
Improved client resilience to trainers sending invalid data.
Improved server resilience to clients sending invalid data.
Improved support for Stages powermeters.
Improved various UI alignments.
Improved logging of network dropouts.
Fixed bug with broadcast mode that could cause indieVelo to briefly pause.
Fixed bug with race ratings if a riders first event is an unranked event.
Fixed bug with points race results if a rider quits before the finish.
Fixed bug with rubberbanding in group rides still applying after finishing.
Fixed bug with FIT file lap markers sometimes being added multiple times.

v0.2.4 - AI & Integration - 3 July 2023

Added support for reactive bot AI (currently group rides only).
Added support for automatically uploading rides to Today's Plan.
Added full Strava compatibility certification.
Added in-game note on how to upload rides to Garmin Connect.
Added support for unique non-team based clothing.
Added support for KICKR SNAP trainers.
Added support for displaying Tacx Neo Bike gears.
Added ability to customise colour of your location on route profile graph.
Added text prompts when using hotkeys.
Added new monthly challenges for July.
Added lots more teams.
Improved resilience when disconnecting from devices over BLE.
Improved automated descriptions of events.
Improved various UI alignments.
Improved consistency of language throughout.
Improved disallowed words filter.
Improved logging and diagnostics for race rating changes.
Improved server resilience to unexpected errors.
Improved server statistics reporting.
Fixed bug that caused instability in Bluetooth connections.
Fixed bug that caused avatars to not be customisable after finishing a ride.
Fixed bug that caused avatars moving very slowly to briefly disappear.

v0.2.3 - Athlete Empowerment - 26 June 2023

Added dynamic route profile to event organisation menu.
Added ability to award double points at finish of custom points races.
Added in-game messaging to note eliminated riders in elimination races.
Added support for Stages powermeters.
Added ability to filter challenge leaderboards by country.
Added ability to filter challenge leaderboards by active team.
Added The Hub button to directly exit to desktop.
Added fonts for Slavic character sets.
Added lots more teams.
Improved Mac BLE performance.
Improved UI for in-game messages (e.g. points scored in sprints)
Improved smoothness of avatar leaning in corners.
Improved broadcast mode to hide menu buttons.
Improved visibility of return to self camera options.
Improved behaviour of mouse hiding when not being used.
Improved font size / alignment on event roster.
Improved in-game documentation on how to join a team.
Improved in-game documentation of FIT file location.
Improved in-game documentation of dual recordings.
Improved in-game documentation of hot-keys.
Improved disallowed word filter.
Fixed bug with occasional cadence drop outs.
Fixed benign error log when changing accounts.

v0.2.2 - Custom Team Kits - 19 June 2023

Added initial trial group of new teams & their custom team kits.
Added team names to event results sheets & event history pages.
Added a rider's currently active team to their publicly viewable profile.
Added hotkeys for moving the camera between different groups of riders when in an event.
Added support for ultrawide 21:9 full-screen resolutions.
Added support for TICKR X Heart Rate Monitors over BLE.
Added support for Xiaomi Heart Rate Monitors over BLE.
Added support for 4iiii Powermeters over BLE.
Added indicator of membership of indieVelo Founders Club in The Hub.
Added Basque Country flag for use on rider profiles.
Improved virtual gearing to simulate even larger gears.
Improved in-game chat to be visible when viewing another rider.
Improved resilience of ANT+ library when running under heavy load.
Improved bandwidth usage between indieVelo and smart trainers.
Improved The Hub display of the number of laps in each event.
Improved alignment of various UI elements.
Improved logging of ERG mode state.
Improved disallowed words filter.
Fixed bug with flickering power data values for Stages SB20 over BLE.
Fixed bug with some riders appearing to accelerate too quickly when starting a race.
Fixed bug with gap sizes between riders when in a crowded start pen.
Fixed bug with rider effort indicator sometimes not being visible.
Fixed bug with sunrise/set ambient colours showing through cloud cover.
Fixed bug with avatar customisation default values for team kits.
Fixed bug with returning to the previous menu after viewing a rider profile.
Fixed bug with timescale shown on workout graphs not scaling with screen resolution.
Fixed bug with ride summary screen always indicating it is an unranked event.
Fixed bug with total elevation shown in Strava not always matching actual value.
Fixed bug with 4k resolution not using standard 3840x2160 size.

v0.2.1 - Team Management - 12 June 2023

Added the ability for Team Managers to self-manage membership of their own teams.
Added the ability for anyone to self-manage which team to ride for.
Added the ability for members of the indieVelo Founders Club to wear their own team kit.
Added the members of the indieVelo Founders Club to the in-game credits.
Added a warning and help on the Apple Mac pairing screen for BLE permissions.
Added keyboard shortcuts for changing the focus of who the camera is viewing.
Added various audio cues when doing workouts.
Added a brand new route: "Loched and Loaded".
Improved smoothness of drone camera rotation.
Improved performance when in The Hub.
Improved performance of BLE device scanning on Mac.
Improved resilience to temporary hardware errors when pairing over BLE.
Improved avatar knee position/angle when pedalling.
Improved visibility of group rides.
Improved calculation of minimum permitted weight to be based on height / BMI.
Improved labelling of unranked events in event descriptions.
Improved naming of graphics quality settings.
Improved disallowed words filter.
Improved various bits of documentation throughout & on the website.
Fixed a bug with using OneDrive to host shared game data folders.
Fixed a bug with bib numbers sometimes being out of numerical order start list.

v0.2.0 - Closed Beta - 5 June 2023

First public release.