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Van Rysel HT RCR virtual shifting with TrainingPeaks

BikeControl connects to your Van Rysel HT RCR, runs the gears you set up, and passes the trainer on to TrainingPeaks Virtual. TrainingPeaks Virtual needs no virtual shifting of its own.

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Virtual shiftingPRO
Van Rysel HT RCR
Power
111W
Cadence
90rpm
Ratio
×2.4
Gear 12 of 24

Interactive demo of BikeControl's Ride screen. The readings are simulated.

The Van Rysel HT RCR in TrainingPeaks Virtual

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Status

ConfirmedTested

Tested with BikeControl's virtual shifting. If something doesn't work, tell us through in-app support.

What you need

PROBikeControl's own virtual shifting is part of Pro.

Try it 20 minutes a day, a daily trial of Pro.

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Connecting TrainingPeaks Virtual to the trainer

TrainingPeaks Virtual doesn't pair with the Van Rysel HT RCR directly any more: it pairs with the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. BikeControl keeps the connection to the Van Rysel HT RCR and changes its resistance when you shift, so TrainingPeaks Virtual needs no virtual shifting of its own.

TrainingPeaks Virtual actions on your controller

Shifting happens in BikeControl, but the other buttons can still control TrainingPeaks Virtual: its default mapping covers steer left and right, increase and decrease resistance, menu, pause, select, back, up, and toggle the on-screen UI, sent over Network, Bluetooth, or Local.

Platforms

TrainingPeaks Virtual on iPhone, iPad, Android, macOS, and Windows. BikeControl itself runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows and macOS.

Official support

TrainingPeaks Virtual supports BikeControl officially, with 28 mappable controller actions over Network or Bluetooth.

What BikeControl does on the Van Rysel HT RCR

Every time you shift: the trainer comes in, BikeControl applies your gear, and TrainingPeaks Virtual sees a smart trainer with the right resistance.

Learn about virtual shifting
Van Rysel HT RCR pairs with BikeControl. BikeControl shifts the gears and sets the trainer’s resistance for each one; TrainingPeaks Virtual pairs BikeControl like any smart trainer. The minus and plus buttons try it out.
Van Rysel HT RCR

Pairs with BikeControl over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Each gear sets its resistance.

Confirmed working

Virtual shiftingDemo
BikeControlPRO

Runs on your phone, tablet or computer and shifts the gears when you press your buttons.

TrainingPeaks Virtual

Pairs BikeControl like any smart trainer. The overlay can show your gear on top.

How to get virtual shifting on Van Rysel HT RCR with TrainingPeaks

  1. Install BikeControl

    Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

  2. Pair Van Rysel HT RCR

    Pair your Van Rysel HT RCR directly to BikeControl over Bluetooth, so BikeControl can control its resistance.

    BikeControl's connection card, illustrated with the Van Rysel HT RCR
  3. Configure gear ratios

    Customize gear ratios inside BikeControl to match your real bike or preferred range.

  4. Connect TrainingPeaks Virtual

    In TrainingPeaks Virtual, pair the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, instead of the Van Rysel HT RCR itself.

  5. Start virtual shifting

    Shift with your controller: BikeControl applies each gear as resistance on the Van Rysel HT RCR, and TrainingPeaks Virtual sees your effort.

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TrainingPeaks Virtual Officially Supports BikeControl

Official Support. TrainingPeaks Virtual now natively supports BikeControl with both network and Bluetooth connections, plus 28 mappable controller actions — the deepest integration of any trainer app.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Van Rysel HT RCR support virtual shifting in TrainingPeaks?
Yes. The Van Rysel HT RCR is confirmed to work with BikeControl virtual shifting. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl and it adds virtual shifting in TrainingPeaks, even if the app has no native virtual shifting support.
Does TrainingPeaks need to support virtual shifting natively?
No. BikeControl sends the gear’s resistance to the trainer; TrainingPeaks just sees a normal trainer, so virtual shifting works without native support in the app.
How does TrainingPeaks Virtual connect to the Van Rysel HT RCR with BikeControl?
TrainingPeaks Virtual pairs with the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and BikeControl stays connected to the Van Rysel HT RCR. TrainingPeaks Virtual runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Can I customize the gear ratios?
Yes. Gear configurations are fully customizable in BikeControl with 1 to 30 gears, named configurations, and a drag-to-tune curve preview.
Is virtual shifting free in BikeControl?
BikeControl’s own virtual shifting is a Pro feature. Without Pro you can try it for 20 minutes a day, a daily trial of Pro. Pro has no daily limit and costs about $2.50 a month (less when billed yearly); each store sets its own regional price.

What riders wrote in the stores

Seven reviews from the App Store and Google Play, quoted word for word.

  • “The high quality of both the app and customer service really makes it value for money.”

    NicoGoogle Play review
  • “it works, many possibilities, like the screenshot ability to simulate finger touch.”

    CedricGoogle Play review
  • “Works perfectly with my Zwift Cog and Click on my Xiaomi tablet.”

    MaximeGoogle Play review
  • “Because of this app I bought zwift ride. It unlocks zwift ride to be used with Mywhoosh. You can see the amount of work done by the developer through the huge amount of features.”

    VladGoogle Play review
  • “Great job by the developer! Using Cycplus BC2 on the iPhone and on the Mac. Now I can virtually shift MyWhoosh and TrainingPeaksVirtual on the Mac.”

    WaltApp Store review
  • “Works great in general, and now with SRAM. No Zwift click needed anymore which is especially helpful for ROUVY.”

    RedirApp Store review
  • “Works much better with click v2 on iPhone and MacOs myWhoosh app after the latest update. All in all, very useful app.”

    r4deApp Store review

Shift your Van Rysel HT RCR in TrainingPeaks Virtual.

BikeControl's virtual shifting is part of Pro, a subscription. Try it on your Van Rysel HT RCR in TrainingPeaks Virtual for 20 minutes a day first, a daily trial of Pro.