Use Zwift Ride V2 with TrainingPeaks

BikeControl maps the Zwift Ride V2's buttons to TrainingPeaks Virtual actions such as shift up and down and steer left and right, over Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility.

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What to know about Zwift Ride V2 with TrainingPeaks

What the Zwift Ride V2 does
The Zwift Ride V2's buttons trigger TrainingPeaks Virtual actions through BikeControl. The Zwift Ride V2 (firmware 1.3 or newer) ships locked to Zwift and needs a daily unlock in the Zwift app before other apps can read it; BikeControl detects the firmware automatically and guides you through the unlock. A Zwift Ride on older firmware (no V2) needs no unlock at all.
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 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 Zwift Ride V2 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. Pair the Zwift Ride V2. Turn on the Zwift Ride V2 and pair it with BikeControl over Bluetooth.
  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. Ride. Start a ride in TrainingPeaks Virtual. The Zwift Ride V2's buttons now shift and trigger the TrainingPeaks Virtual actions you mapped.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Zwift Ride V2 work with TrainingPeaks?

Yes. The Zwift Ride V2's buttons trigger TrainingPeaks Virtual actions through BikeControl. The Zwift Ride V2 (firmware 1.3 or newer) ships locked to Zwift and needs a daily unlock in the Zwift app before other apps can read it; BikeControl detects the firmware automatically and guides you through the unlock. A Zwift Ride on older firmware (no V2) needs no unlock at all.

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 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 Zwift Ride V2 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.

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Other controllers with TrainingPeaks

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