Spoked vs AdaptCycling: AI coaches that put the WHY up front
Spoked and AdaptCycling are in the same philosophical camp — AI coaching that explains itself. The split is data: AdaptCycling reads your recent ride history on day one; Spoked leans more on readiness inputs and subjective check-ins.
By Jim Camut · Former pro and Johan Bruyneel Cycling Academy racer · Updated September 28, 2026
At a glance
- Both are AI, both explain workouts, both feel personal.
- AdaptCycling: passive ride data first; Spoked: readiness-first, active inputs.
- Spoked is UK-origin; AdaptCycling is US-origin.
Head to head
| Dimension | AdaptCycling | Spoked |
|---|---|---|
| Passive ride data | Wahoo, Hammerhead, Polar, Rouvy or intervals.icu on connect, then every new ride; Strava is a waitlist (seats capped) | Strava supported; readiness inputs are central |
| Active check-ins | Optional | Core product loop |
| Pricing | $15/mo | £3.99/mo Base, £9.99/mo Pro |
When Spoked is the better choice
Honest is better than loud. Three scenarios where you should pick them over us:
- You like a daily subjective check-in as part of your routine.
- You’re UK-based.
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