2026-08-21
Every button on your Zwift Click V2, Zwift Play, CYCPLUS BC2 or SRAM shifter can carry three separate actions — one for a single click, one for a double click, one for a long press. Here's where to assign them (straight from the main page, or from Controller Settings) and what each gesture actually does.
2026-08-18
The Local connection method lets BikeControl drive a trainer app running on the same device by simulating keyboard shortcuts, mouse clicks and media keys. Here's how to switch it on, what it does on macOS, Windows and Android, and how to map your own hotkeys and clicks.
2026-07-31
Your trainer app may already do virtual shifting. Here's an honest look at what that gives you, what BikeControl's virtual shifting adds on top, and the 'let the app handle it' setting for when you don't need the extra layer.
2026-07-10
BikeControl 6.3 brings full SRAM AXS support: every individual button on your levers becomes a mappable control — shifting, music, steering, and more, with separate double-press actions. BikeControl backs up your AXS button configuration during setup and restores it whenever you want. Plus: WHEELTOP EDS shifters join Shimano Di2 as supported drivetrains, and Strappo joins as an officially supported trainer app.
2026-07-10
The CycPlus BC2 works with MyWhoosh, Zwift, Rouvy, Biketerra, and TrainingPeaks Virtual through BikeControl. Setup for every app, button layouts, and how it compares.
2026-07-10
How to get virtual shifting and steering in MyWhoosh: the official BikeControl integration, every controller that works, custom gear ratios, and Apple TV setup.
2026-06-26
BikeControl 6.2 adds a virtual front derailleur — a second chainring for your virtual drivetrain. Switch rings with the assignable 'Switch front gear' action, or SRAM-style by clicking shift up and down together, with resistance changing by the exact chainring ratio. Your gear now reads in real 2×N head-unit notation.
2026-06-15
TrainingPeaks Virtual now natively supports BikeControl with both network and Bluetooth connections, plus 28 mappable controller actions — the deepest integration of any trainer app.
2026-05-14
Everything you need to know about using the Zwift Click V2 outside of Zwift — what's officially supported, what requires BikeControl, and how to make it work with MyWhoosh, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and the rest.
2026-05-05
BikeControl 5.4 connects directly to your smart trainer. Add virtual shifting where it didn't exist, customize every gear ratio, run a mini workout, and bridge Bluetooth-only trainers to WiFi — all from the same app you already use to control your trainer software.
2026-04-09
Rouvy 4.5.4 adds official BikeControl support with both network and Bluetooth connection methods. Connect your favorite controller to Rouvy in seconds.
2026-04-06
MyWhoosh and BikeControl have officially partnered. MyWhoosh now implements the OpenBikeControl protocol for seamless controller support — replacing the old Link connection method entirely.
2026-03-25
Which gaming controller is best for indoor cycling? We compare gamepads, Zwift Click & Play, Di2, and budget Bluetooth remotes for Zwift & MyWhoosh — with our picks.
2026-03-19
BikeControl 5.0 is here! Meet BikeControl Pro with cross-platform licenses, cloud keymap sync, advanced button actions, and powerful new system integrations - while Full/Base version users keep almost all features they already paid for.
2026-03-09
Learn how to use Zwift Click, Zwift Play, Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS, gamepads, or any Bluetooth controller to control Zwift with BikeControl. Full setup guide covering all supported hardware.
2026-02-25
Introducing the BikeControl blog — your home for product updates, indoor cycling tips, device setup guides, and community stories from the world of smart trainer control.