BikeControl Blog

6.3 - the SRAM & Wheeltop release

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.

BikeControl 6.2 – More Realism: A Virtual Front Derailleur

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.

BikeControl 5.4 – Smart Trainers, Virtual Shifting Everywhere

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.

Rouvy teams up with BikeControl

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.

MyWhoosh Now Officially Supports BikeControl

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.

BikeControl 5.0 Released – Introducing BikeControl Pro

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.

How to Control Zwift with Any External Controller

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.

Welcome to the BikeControl Blog

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.