Use CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter with Rouvy
Controller
CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter
Trainer app
Rouvy
Official partner
Does it work?
Yes
Natively, and through BikeControl
Rouvy reads the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter without BikeControl. BikeControl adds your own button mapping, and the same controller in your other apps.
BikeControl maps the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter's buttons to Rouvy actions such as shift up and down and back, over Network, Bluetooth, or Local.
Try it for 5 days (7 on Windows) to check it works with your setup. Then Base, a one-time purchase per platform, or Pro.
What to know about CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter with Rouvy
What your buttons can do
5 actions in Rouvy
- Shift Up
- Shift Down
- Kudos
- Pause/Resume
- Back
Through the Local connection, on the device Rouvy runs on, a button can also press any keyboard key, click the mouse or tap the screen, control media (play/pause, next and previous track, volume), take a screenshot or record the screen.
PROMedia controls, screenshots and screen recording are part of Pro.
Runs on
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Android
- macOS
- Windows
Without BikeControl
Connects over
- Network. BikeControl reaches Rouvy over your network, from another device such as your phone or from the same computer.
- Bluetooth. Rouvy pairs with BikeControl like a Bluetooth controller, so BikeControl can run on a phone or tablet next to it.
- Local. BikeControl presses the keys and taps for Rouvy on the device Rouvy runs on.
In Rouvy 4.5.4 or later, open the connection/pairing screen: BikeControl appears there as an available controller.
What you need
- After the trial, a one-time purchase for your buttons in your trainer app.
- PROonly for three actions per button or BikeControl's own virtual shifting.
How to use CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter with Rouvy
Install BikeControl
Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows or macOS — on the device that runs your trainer app, or on a phone or tablet next to it.
Pair the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter
Turn on the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter and pair it with BikeControl over Bluetooth.
Select Rouvy
In BikeControl, select Rouvy as your trainer app.
Connect BikeControl
Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Local in BikeControl. In Rouvy 4.5.4 or later, open the connection/pairing screen: BikeControl appears there as an available controller.
- Open Rouvy and head to the connection / pairing screen.
Ride
Start a ride in Rouvy. The CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter's buttons now shift and trigger the Rouvy actions you mapped.
- BikeControl appears as an available controller — connect, and you're ready to ride!
Rouvy Officially Supports BikeControl
Official Support. Rouvy 4.5.4 adds official BikeControl support. Connect your controller via Network (recommended) or Bluetooth — both methods work right out of the box. Bluetooth is especially useful on iOS, keeping BikeControl active even when running in the background.
More setups for the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter
Other controllers with Rouvy
See all supported controllers and apps, or download BikeControl, free to try on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Frequently asked questions
Does the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter work with Rouvy?
How does BikeControl connect to Rouvy?
Which platforms can I ride Rouvy on with BikeControl?
Does Rouvy support the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter without BikeControl?
Do I need BikeControl Pro?
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
Ride Rouvy with your CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter.
Pair the CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter, pick Rouvy, ride. A 5-day trial on every platform (7 on Windows) shows it works with your setup. Base is bought once per platform; Pro is a subscription.