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INTVL is a fitness app that turns outdoor movement into a map-based territory game. And a few weeks ago, they launched their bike mode. This brings cyclists into a game previously only available to runners. To mark the launch, the company kicked off a global competition where cyclists competed to claim the most territory in their local area.

How It Works

The way INTVL works is pretty straightforward: every loop you complete, whether running, walking, or now cycling, claims a section of territory on the app’s map.

That territory can then be taken by other players who ride or run loops around it. This creates an ongoing back-and-forth that keeps things interesting indefinitely. And because maps can be carved up in countless ways, there’s no natural end to the game.

One of the more appealing aspects of INTVL is that speed doesn’t matter — it isn’t a race. Claiming territory is about completing a loop, not finishing first. That means the game is accessible to cyclists of all fitness levels. The app also includes clubs, leaderboards, and city-versus-city competitions to add a social layer to the experience.

“We built INTVL because tracking getting in a workout shouldn’t feel like a chore. It should feel like a game you can’t wait to play. Bringing that to cyclists is something we’ve been dreaming about, and I can’t wait to see all the rides people do to grab territory.”

-Louis Phillips, Co-Founder, INTVL.

Before Bike Mode

Before bike mode arrived, INTVL had already attracted over 2 million runners in the past six months, with hundreds of thousands of active users regularly claiming territory.

The addition of cycling opens the app to a broader audience, giving riders a reason to look at their regular routes a little differently. Maybe look at them less as a workout and more as a strategy game played out in the real world. If the other fitness and training apps don’t appeal to you, this is an interesting alternative.

If INVTL sounds like fun to you, check the link for more details. It’s free to play, with no subscription needed. Hit the link below and download the app now.

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