Use Phone Steering with TrainingPeaks

BikeControl turns the Phone Steering into TrainingPeaks Virtual's steer left and steer right actions, connected over Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility.

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What to know about Phone Steering with TrainingPeaks

What the Phone Steering does
BikeControl turns the Phone Steering's steering angle into TrainingPeaks Virtual's steer left and steer right.
Connection
TrainingPeaks Virtual works with Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility. Network: BikeControl reaches the app over your Wi-Fi, so it can run on a different device. Bluetooth: the app pairs with BikeControl like a Bluetooth controller, so BikeControl runs on a second device next to it. Accessibility: BikeControl sends keyboard and touch input on the device it runs on, so it has to run on the same device as the app.
Platforms
TrainingPeaks Virtual on iPhone, iPad, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Official support
TrainingPeaks Virtual supports BikeControl officially, with 28 mappable controller actions over Network or Bluetooth.
Default actions
BikeControl's default TrainingPeaks Virtual mapping covers: shift up and down, steer left and right, increase and decrease resistance, menu, pause, select, back, up, and toggle the on-screen UI. You can change every assignment.
Free and Pro
BikeControl is free to try for 5 days (7 on Windows); after that the free version allows 15 controller actions a day until you buy Base, a one-time purchase of about 4.99 $. Pro (about 2.50 $/month) adds three actions per button, use on all your platforms, and BikeControl's own virtual shifting without the 20-minute daily limit.

How to use Phone Steering with TrainingPeaks

  1. 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.
  2. Mount and calibrate the phone. Mount the phone that runs BikeControl on your handlebar and run Calibrate Steering once, so BikeControl knows where straight ahead is.
  3. Select TrainingPeaks. In BikeControl, select TrainingPeaks Virtual as your trainer app.
  4. Connect BikeControl. Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility in BikeControl. In TrainingPeaks Virtual, open the connection screen and pair with BikeControl.
  5. Steer. Start a ride in TrainingPeaks Virtual and steer with the Phone Steering: BikeControl sends TrainingPeaks Virtual's steer left and steer right as you turn.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Phone Steering work with TrainingPeaks?

Yes. BikeControl turns the Phone Steering's steering angle into TrainingPeaks Virtual's steer left and steer right.

How does BikeControl connect to TrainingPeaks Virtual?

TrainingPeaks Virtual works with Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility. Network: BikeControl reaches the app over your Wi-Fi, so it can run on a different device. Bluetooth: the app pairs with BikeControl like a Bluetooth controller, so BikeControl runs on a second device next to it. Accessibility: BikeControl sends keyboard and touch input on the device it runs on, so it has to run on the same device as the app.

Which platforms can I ride TrainingPeaks Virtual on with BikeControl?

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

Is TrainingPeaks Virtual an official BikeControl partner?

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

Do I need BikeControl Pro?

Not to use the Phone Steering with TrainingPeaks. BikeControl is free to try for 5 days (7 on Windows); after that the free version allows 15 controller actions a day until you buy Base, a one-time purchase of about 4.99 $. Pro (about 2.50 $/month) adds three actions per button, use on all your platforms, and BikeControl's own virtual shifting without the 20-minute daily limit.

More setups for the Phone Steering

Other controllers with TrainingPeaks

See all supported controllers and apps, or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.