Wahoo KICKR V5 virtual shifting with Rouvy

Wahoo KICKR V5 is a confirmed-working smart trainer with BikeControl virtual shifting on Rouvy. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl, customize gear ratios, and ride on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

How to get virtual shifting on Wahoo KICKR V5 with Rouvy

1. Install BikeControl. Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.
2. Pair Wahoo KICKR V5. Pair your Wahoo KICKR V5 directly to BikeControl over Bluetooth (FTMS or FE-C).
3. Open Rouvy. Open Rouvy on your training device and start a ride or workout.
4. Configure gear ratios. Customize gear ratios inside BikeControl to match your real bike or preferred range.
5. Start virtual shifting. Shift virtually with your controller — BikeControl applies the resistance, Rouvy reflects the effort.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Wahoo KICKR V5 support virtual shifting in Rouvy?

Yes. The Wahoo KICKR V5 is confirmed to work with BikeControl virtual shifting. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl and it adds virtual shifting in Rouvy, even if the app has no native virtual shifting support.

Does Rouvy need to support virtual shifting natively?

No. BikeControl applies the gear change at the trainer level and only sends the resulting resistance to Rouvy, so virtual shifting works in any trainer app.

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?

Virtual shifting is included for up to 20 minutes per day in the free/base version. BikeControl Pro (around 2.50 EUR/USD per month) removes the time limit.

Learn more on the Virtual Shifting hub or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.