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XC Virtual Power

· v3.1
★★★★★ (4) ↓ 100 downloads 4 Free

About

XC Virtual Power estimates your real-time cycling power from GPS speed, elevation grade, wind, and your bike's physical properties - no power meter needed. On-screen during your ride: Color-coded 7-zone power gauge with a live marker showing exactly where you sit relative to your FTP, your current zone highlighted Current, average and max power, live VO2 estimate Dark or Light display theme - pick whichever is easier to read in your conditions After your ride in Garmin Connect: Avg Power, Max Power, Best 5-min Power, Best 1-min Power, Normalized Power, Variability Index, Power-to-Weight (W/kg), mechanical work (kJ), estimated VO2max (peak 8-minute effort and ride average), and a full power graph. Settings, your way: Rolling resistance: enter your tire's rated wattage (from a standard rolling-resistance test) and pick your terrain (Asphalt/Mixed/Trail) to scale it to what you're actually riding on - or skip the watts and just pick a terrain for an instant estimate Aerodynamics: pick your riding position (Upright/Fitness/Aerodynamic) - no wind-tunnel numbers required Wind: automatic (from the Weather API on your paired phone) or manual entry - pick a compass direction, no need to know the exact degrees Fully customizable training zones, rider weight, and bike weight

What's new

- Added a Light display theme for better readability in sunlight - Bigger numbers and a redesigned, easier-to-read power gauge - More accurate Max Power and Avg Power

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Details

Compatible with 211 devices
Updated Sep 3, 2026
Open on apps.garmin.com ↗