AdaptCycling vs Spoked: 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 full Strava 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 April 18, 2026

At a glance

  • Both are AI, both explain workouts, both feel personal.
  • AdaptCycling: Strava-first, passive data; Spoked: readiness-first, active inputs.
  • Spoked is UK-origin; AdaptCycling is US-origin.

Head to head

DimensionAdaptCyclingSpoked
Passive data (Strava)Full history on connect, live webhooksStrava supported; readiness inputs are central
Active check-insOptionalCore 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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