Initially this felt awful but then I remembered the YouTube app allows you to rotate the view. One thing to note in this video (and others) is that the “forward” position on the video does not constantly align with the forward motion of the bike. It definitely gave the sense of exploring somewhere by bike. The video is not particularly high-def, but it was good enough for me to want to look around while I was cycling. I first tried a high def (4K) cycle ride along a road in Los Angeles with nice sea views. While it was interesting to see some of the famous landmarks of Paris (partly because I resisted many places I’d been to just a few months ago) it wasn’t a good “cycling experience”.įor the second experiment I opened the YouTube app. The bus would also stop and start, and even completely disappear at times, for instance I was suddenly stuck in an open square surrounded by pigeons, and not moving. Even those this was a seamless transfer it was quite jarring at times. The bus moves a little down each street, but often cuts out and jumps to other places around Paris. I was seated in a virtual bus and someone was delivering an audio tour, pointing out land marks. This opens up a 360° degree views of Paris. I clicked on the Tour Bus and selected “Paris Bus Tour”. Essentially it’s a space that links to different kinds of videos showing places around the world. This is is a home simulator (a future review coming) which has what they have called a “Travel Room”.
Now I’m sat on my exercise bike, windows wide open and the Oculus over my eyes.įirst I opened the Alcove app. This is great for a quick physical session, but somewhat limited in the mental well-being.Įnter the Oculus Go. We have a rather simple exercise bike that gets used infrequently sitting in our second bedroom. And then there’s my better half who isn’t allowed out at all for for at least several months. Although in the time of Covid19 lock-down we are allowed out for exercise, I think it’s often safer to stay at home, if you can. Recently I purchased a Oculus Go, and I’ve been trying different things with it.
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