BTwin In'Ride 500: no virtual shifting
The BTwin In'Ride 500 has no electronic resistance control, so BikeControl can't change its resistance and virtual shifting is not possible on it — in any app.
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.
The BTwin In'Ride 500 with BikeControl
Status
No
No electronic resistance control, so there is nothing for virtual shifting to change.
Why the BTwin In'Ride 500 can't shift virtually
Virtual shifting works by changing resistance: every gear change is a command to the trainer to make pedalling harder or easier. The BTwin In'Ride 500 sets its resistance mechanically, so there is nothing for BikeControl — or a trainer app — to command.
What BikeControl can still do
BikeControl still maps a controller's buttons to trainer-app actions — menus, emotes and on-screen controls in apps such as Zwift, MyWhoosh and TrainingPeaks Virtual. Gear changes just won't change how hard you pedal on this trainer.
Frequently asked questions
Does the BTwin In'Ride 500 support virtual shifting?
Can I use BikeControl with the BTwin In'Ride 500 at all?
Which trainers work with BikeControl virtual shifting?
Ride with the shifters you have.
A 5-day trial on every platform (7 on Windows) to check it works with your setup. Base is bought once per platform; Pro is a subscription.