# BKOOL Cycling: indoor training — Ride and get in shape at home

> Indoor cycling app with real routes, virtual events, and customizable workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by BKOOL S.L..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bkool-cycling-indoor-training/id912387369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BKOOL S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492970769)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 343 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Released: 2014-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bkool-cycling-indoor-training/id912387369/reviews.md

## What is BKOOL Cycling?

Transform your home training with BKOOL Cycling, the ultimate app for cycling enthusiasts. Experience iconic routes and connect with cyclists worldwide without leaving home.

BKOOL helps you stay fit, train effectively and have fun at any time of the day, without worrying about the weather or geographic limitations.

Why choose BKOOL?
With BKOOL Cycling, you dive into an unprecedented indoor cycling experience. Our advanced technology lets you pedal on real paths and compete in virtual events, all in real-time and from anywhere.
 
What can you do with BKOOL?
- Routes: Participate in the world's most iconic cycling races or train at your own pace with a wide selection of routes, from complete competitions like the Giro d'Italia to exotic landscapes around the world.
- Workouts: Customize your workouts to improve your fitness with exercises designed for home use.
- Velodrome: Practice at some of the world's most famous velodromes and achieve your fitness goals.
- Virtual spinning workouts: If you're passionate about spinning, you'll enjoy our sessions. Let our experts guide you with recorded spinning classes, ideal for exercising at home.
 
How does BKOOL Cycling work?
- Connect your training roller: Compatible with major market models like Wahoo, Tacx, Elite, etc. You can also connect your heart rate monitor to fully immerse yourself in the workouts.
   Don’t forget that with BKOOL, the Smart Trainer is just one of your options. You can also connect your heart rate monitor and enjoy our stimulating workouts.
- Select your route: Choose from millions of available routes and customize your experience by selecting the bike and jersey you prefer for your avatar.
- Analyse your performance: Use integrations like Strava or Google Fit to track your progress and share your achievements.
 
Benefits of BKOOL Cycling:
- Group Rides with ambassadors: Cycle alongside notable figures like Chris Froome and Alberto Contador in our group sessions and be part of the peloton.
- Diversity of routes: Access millions of routes worldwide to tour the world from your bike.
- Superior realism: Our simulation technology, which combines HD video with 3D, allows you to enjoy each route in great detail and in the most realistic way.
- Maximum compatibility: BKOOL Cycling works with smartbikes and rollers from the leading roller manufacturers on the market.
- Global community: Participate in group workouts with cyclists from around the world.
 
Join BKOOL Cycling and take your passion for cycling to the next level. Download the app today and enjoy the first month free. It's time to pedal towards new adventures!

Term of Use: https://public.bkool.com/en/conditions-of-use

## Key features

- Iconic route simulation
- Virtual cycling events
- Customizable workouts
- Real-time competition
- Global community rides
- HD video and 3D simulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |


## What do users think of BKOOL Cycling?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎬 Realistic video scenery of real-world routes
- 🏆 Motivating competitive features and events
- 🌍 Extensive route variety from around the world
- 💪 Effective for indoor training and fitness
- 🔧 Good hardware compatibility when working
- 👨‍💼 Responsive customer support (when reached)
- 💰 Economical pricing compared to competitors
- 🎯 Multiple training modes (3D, video, guided classes)
- 📊 Detailed workout information and metrics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and instability
- 🔌 Persistent connection/pairing issues
- 🔑 Password not saved; requires login every time
- 📱 Poor performance on iOS/iPad devices
- 🎨 Unintuitive and confusing user interface
- ⚠️ Unreliable resistance accuracy
- 📡 Server connectivity problems
- 🎥 Video buffering and quality issues
- 🚫 Missing pause/resume functionality
- 📧 Unresponsive customer support
- 🔄 Frequent update-related breakdowns
- 🎮 Unrealistic graphics and avatar behavior
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation features
- 💾 Lost ride data after crashes
- 🌐 Registration and verification code failures

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during rides
- Bluetooth pairing drops frequently
- Password save feature doesn't work
- Ride data not uploading or saving
- Distance display incorrect after updates
- Sensors not recognized despite being paired
- Resistance values inaccurate or unrealistic
- Video buffering and freezing
- App hangs on loading screens
- Server error messages preventing login
- Keyboard overlapping input fields
- Scheduled sessions not appearing
- Strava integration not working
- Heart rate monitor disconnecting mid-ride
- Email verification codes not being sent
- iPad/Mac version incompatibility issues
- Graphics rendering failures
- Cadence/speed sensor mismatches

**Most requested features**

- Pause timer during rides
- Apple TV app version
- Improved search functionality
- Better UI/UX design with larger cards and smaller navigation
- Persistent login (save password)
- Local ride data storage
- AirPlay and HDMI casting support
- Improved 3D graphics detail and variety
- Virtual warm-up rollers for group rides
- Better integration with Strava on free tier
- iOS dropdown menus for settings
- Support for 3+ Bluetooth sensors
- Video download option to prevent buffering
- Companion mobile app for race management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bkool-cycling-indoor-training/id912387369/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love the platform

*2024-12-12, version 7.81*

JCV

### 5/5 — Realistic & Motivating

*2024-04-18, version 7.57*

I’ve been using Bkool since Feb 2018. I’ve tried others on the market when offered a free trial but nothing else compares to this for realism, ease of use and motivation.
I enjoy the real scenery in this app, even cycling in areas of Europe I’ve visited and calling my wife in to point out a hotel we stayed at or a restaurant we ate in!
Keeping motivated doing indoor cardio exercise isn’t easy but with Bkool I’m always trying to improve my time for a route or trying to catch someone ahead of me. Even when I’m tiring, I’ll try to go faster to ensure nobody overtakes me. 
I used to use this with a turbo trainer and recently switched to a “smart” bike. Both of these have linked perfectly with the app giving me the extra resistance going up hills and, on my new bike, the gears show up on the screen. 
You can also change the gearing completely for mountain stages or time trials. 
Bkool update the software regularly plus they’re always running different events such as the Giro d’Italia to help motivate you to complete all the stages.

### 2/5 — Like something from 10 years ago

*2023-11-20, version 7.50*

How a paid subscription can have an app that makes you log in every time and doesn’t save your password is beyond me.

### 1/5 — Won’t Let Me Register

*2023-09-25*

I can’t even sign up. When I put in my email address, it tells me to use a different email address. I don’t have a different email address????

**Developer response:** Hello Zootooz, Thank you for your review and sorry about that issue, it usually happens when you are already registered. Please send us more details through the following link: support.bkool.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000021366 and our Support Team will assist you as soon as possible. BKOOL Team

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2023-01-18, version 7.11*

Didn’t send through verification code to even be able to log in!

### 1/5 — Can’t get a trial using iCloud “hide my email” address

*2022-07-12, version 6.13*

I went through the setup screen and it rejects using “hide my email” address. I had a problem on Zwift when I mistakenly used my real email address, and couldn’t change it without losing years of history. I don’t want to expose my real email address especially on a trial subscription. 

I’m afraid if BKOOL won’t take “Hide my email” address, I will look elsewhere for a Zwift replacement.

### 1/5 — Terrible app and program!

*2022-06-14, version 6.12*

I downloaded to get a free trial, but that didn’t work, so I tried again and was charged £7.99 for the privilege. Now I still can’t link Strava, which was all I was trying to do before I got started. There’s no way to easily contact anybody who can either help, or refund my money. Not even linked it to my wahoo trainer…don’t want to use such an unscrupulous company. Choose Zwift or Wahoo Systm. Both far superior.

### 5/5 — Customer Service is great

*2022-05-29*

Been using BKOOL for about a year.  Love the way you can switch between virtual world and actual footage.  However this last winter season I just used the BKOOL fitness app to work on my strength and speed.  Great selection of instructors to choose from. However my app stop working (wouldn’t open up) so I email support.  They got back with me pronto and told me what to do to remedy the problem.  Very impressed with the app and the economical price.

**Developer response:** Hello, 
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about us! Have a great day. 
BKOOL Team

### 4/5 — Love it, however

*2022-04-27*

Love the app. Just wish you could pause timer when riding instead of continuing to run. Sometimes you need to stop and do something and you want to pause the ride like  a Garmin.

**Developer response:** Hello, 
Thank you for your comment! We welcome new ideas from our users. You can send us your suggestion to suggestions@bkool.com so our team can consider your idea. 
BKOOL Team

### 1/5 — Lots of error messages

*2022-03-16, version 6.01*

There are many much better options on the cycling apps market.
After the free trial, I forgot to cancel and sadly I have paid an extra month for nothing, will no longer use…

## Frequently asked questions about BKOOL Cycling

### What is BKOOL Cycling?

BKOOL Cycling is an indoor training application designed for cycling enthusiasts. It allows users to experience iconic routes, compete in virtual events, and customize workouts from the comfort of their homes, connecting them with a global community.

### What are the key features of BKOOL Cycling?

Key features include riding on real paths with HD video and 3D simulation, participating in virtual spinning classes, custom workout creation, and competing in real-time events. Users can also connect with other cyclists worldwide and join group rides with ambassadors.

### How much does BKOOL Cycling cost?

The app offers a free first month. After the trial, it operates on a freemium model with in-app purchases, meaning some features or content may require payment.

### What equipment is compatible with BKOOL Cycling?

The app is compatible with major market training rollers and smartbikes from manufacturers like Wahoo, Tacx, and Elite. Users can also connect heart rate monitors for a more immersive training experience.

### Who is BKOOL Cycling for?

This app is ideal for anyone passionate about cycling who wants to train effectively and have fun indoors, regardless of weather or location. It caters to fitness enthusiasts looking for realistic simulations and a competitive community.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 8.10 — 2025-10-13

- Security Update.

### 8.00 — 2025-10-01

- Continue your journey on ROUVY. BKOOL is transitioning into ROUVY. Keep riding with thousands of routes, a full calendar of events, and a global cycling community. For more details, check your email inbox.

### 7.92 — 2025-09-08

What's new:
•	BKOOL Certified: A new filter to highlight top content, reviewed and approved by BKOOL
•	Favorites: Mark them in the app.
•	New 8-minute FTP test.
•	Improvements in velodromes, device connection, and multiplayer.

### 7.83 — 2025-03-17

News:
- The stability of the application on iPad has been improved when performing activities in a velodrome.
- The visual wind indicator has been fixed.
- Information management has been improved to allow more cyclists in the same activity.
- The ability to configure SETTINGS when scheduling an activity from the web has been fixed.

### 7.81 — 2024-12-11

News:
- INVITE FRIENDS: You can now invite other users to be your friends from BKOOL Cycling. You can do this from the FRIENDS panel if you know their email address.
   You can also invite users you have shared an activity with from the cooldown session.
- We improved communication with devices.
- We improved some aspects of the STORE behavior.

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