Getting started 🚀
Create your account
Register with email + password, or sign in with Google or Microsoft Account.
Verify your email address by clicking on the link in the email your received from auth@mg.swissside.app.
Accept the terms.
Can’t log in? Use Forgot password on the sign-in page.
Start your subscription (includes free trial)
You should be directly redirected to Stripe where you can start the subscription with a free trial (no payment information required for the free trial).
If you're not redirected to Stripe click on Select plan on the start page. Then select the plan and start with a free trial.
To avoid interruption after the trial, add a payment method in Stripe at any time.
Go to Your account → Subscription and select Manage.
Click on Add payment method in Stripe.
If you don’t add a card by the end of the trial
Your subscription cancels automatically and platform access stops.
Your account and data remain. You can resubscribe any time and regain access to your data.
No minimum commitment. You can cancel at any time; access continues until the end of your billing cycle.
Prepare your rider profile & setup(s)
A) Define your Rider Profile
On the start page you can update your name and define your rider profile.
Enter your rider details (weight and height). Use the toggle for metric or imperial units.
B) Create a Rider Setup
On the start page click Create rider setup.
Create at least one setup you’ll use for analysis. We recommend creating one for all your different bikes (e.g. TT, road)
Save it with a clear name (e.g., “TT race setup”).
Create a custom course (Optional)
Go to Courses → New course.
Upload your file (common formats such as GPX/FIT are supported).
Define sensible segments.
Name and save it.
Tip: Keep course names consistent with your events (e.g., “IM 70.3 [City] – 2025”).
Run your first optimization
You can start either a Pacing Strategy or an Equipment Comparison. The platform will guide you through each required step.
Option A: Pacing Strategy (using a single setup)
Create Pacing Optimization.
Choose a course (built-in or your custom one).
Wind: Fetch an automatic forecast or enter it manually.
Select exactly one rider setup.
(Optional, highly recommended) Group course segments (see below).
Run the optimization and review the pacing plan.
The result is automatically saved so you can revisit it later.
About segment grouping
Grouping turns many tiny segments into a few power targets per terrain type (e.g., steep climbs, rollers, flats).
You’ll get fewer, clearer targets that are easier to memorize and execute on race day.
Option B: Equipment Comparison (using multiple rider setups or one rider setup with different wheel options)
Create Equipment Optimization.
Choose a course.
Wind: Automatic forecast or manual entry.
Select multiple rider setups or one rider setups and define multiple wheel/tyre options you want to compare.
Run the optimization and review time differences and segment impacts.
The result is automatically saved for later reference.
Tip: Start with a built-in course to learn the flow. Once comfortable, upload your race course.
Feedback & support
Preferred: Use the in-app Feedback Form (link in the sidebar).
General contact form: Available in this knowledge database.
Access or billing issues (quick checks)
Trial ended? If your access suddenly stops after ~7 days, the trial likely expired without a saved card.
→ Go to Your account → Subscription → Manage and add a payment method / resubscribe in Stripe.Can’t start a run? Make sure you have filled in all the required fields and all the steps are marked as completed (marked by a hook).