Your minimum setup depends on how you want to workout with TrainerRoad. All workouts require a bike, a trainer, and a computer (laptop or desktop, Mac or PC) or a compatible iOS/Android device.
An Internet connection is not required to work out, but you'll need one to get your initial workouts and sync them to the cloud. Additionally, you'll need to log in with an Internet connection once a month to verify your subscription.
iOS Requirements
TrainerRoad is compatible with the following iOS devices:
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iPhone |
iPhone 5S and Newer |
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iPad |
iPad 5th Generation (2017) and Newer |
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Adapters |
ANT+ device support requires 3rd -party adapter. |
ANT+
VirtualPower-Based Workouts
- iOS-Specific ANT Key (and 30-Pin to Lightning Adapter if necessary). Learn more about ANT+ connectivity.
- ANT+/BT 4.0 (Dual Band) Speed Sensor (Wahoo Fitness Speed and Cadence Sensor)
- A compatible trainer. Is your trainer compatible with VirtualPower?
Power-Based Workouts
- iOS-Specific ANT Key (and 30-Pin to Lightening Adapter if necessary) Learn more about ANT+ connectivity
- Wireless ANT+ Power Meter (e.g. Quarq, PowerTap, SRM, Garmin Vector, or Stages)
Bluetooth Smart (4.0)
VirtualPower-Based Workouts
- iOS device with built-in Bluetooth 4.0. Learn more about VirtualPower and Bluetooth Smart connectivity
- Bluetooth Smart Speed Sensor (Wahoo S/C Sensor)
Power-Based Workouts
- iOS device with built-in Bluetooth 4.0. Learn more about power-based workouts and Bluetooth Smart connectivity
- Bluetooth Power Meter (e.g. Stages)
Android Requirements
Compatible Android Devices
TrainerRoad’s Android beta works with phones and tablets running Android 5 Lollipop and higher.
ANT+
VirtualPower-Based Workouts
- Android phone or tablet running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer with Built in ANT+ or an ANT+ USB dongle and adapter. Learn more about ANT+ connectivity.
- ANT+/BT 4.0 (Dual Band) Speed Sensor (Wahoo Fitness Speed and Cadence Sensor) Be sure to select the "Bluetooth/ANT+" option.
- A compatible trainer. Is your trainer compatible with VirtualPower?
Power-Based Workouts
- Android phone or tablet running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer with Built in ANT+ or an SB dongle and adapter. Learn more about ANT+ connectivity
- Wireless ANT+ Power Meter (e.g. Quarq, PowerTap, SRM, Garmin Vector, or Stages)
Bluetooth Smart (4.0)
TrainerRoad is compatible with any Android phone or tablet that has Bluetooth 4.0 built in. Aren't sure whether your Android supports Bluetooth? You can check using the Android BLE Checker.
VirtualPower-Based Workouts
- Android phone or tablet running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer with Bluetooth 4.0 built in. See Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Support
- Requires a Speed Sensor (Wahoo Fitness Speed and Cadence Sensor)
Power-Based Workouts
- Android phone or tablet running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer with Bluetooth 4.0 built in. See Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Support
- Bluetooth Power Meter (e.g. Stages)
Supported Training Devices
The Android beta supports most ANT+, ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth Smart power meters, smart trainers, speed/cadence sensors and heart-rate monitors.
*Please note, TrainerRoad will not be adding support for the ANT PowerBeam Pro as it uses a proprietary ANT communication protocol that differs from ANT+.
Desktop Requirements
ANT+
VirtualPower-Based Workouts
- ANT+ USB Stick (Garmin or Suunto Movestick Mini) - (Here's a UK source)
- ANT+ Speed Sensor (Wahoo Fitness Speed and Cadence Sensor)
- A compatible trainer. Is your trainer compatible with VirtualPower?
Power-Based Workouts
- ANT+ USB Stick (Garmin or Suunto Movestick Mini) - (Here's a UK source)
- Wireless ANT+ Power Meter (e.g. Quarq, PowerTap, SRM, Garmin Vector, or Stages)
That's it! We use the ANT+ USB stick to read data from your sensors. You don't need a bike computer or any other equipment.
Bluetooth Smart (4.0)
VirtualPower-Based Workouts
- Mac computer running OSX 10.11 or newer with Bluetooth 4.0 built in or with a dongle. See Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Support
- Many Windows 10 computers support native Bluetooth 4.0. To confirm your computer has the hardware to support native Bluetooth 4.0, follow the instructions from this article.
- Pre-Windows 10 (Win 7, 8, and 8.1) users must have the BLED 112 Bluetooth 4.0 dongle.
- Bluetooth Smart Speed Sensor (Wahoo Fitness Speed and Cadence Sensor)
Power-Based Workouts
- Mac computer running OSX 10.11 or newer with Bluetooth 4.0 built in or with a dongle. See Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Support
- Many Windows 10 computers support native Bluetooth 4.0. To confirm your computer has the hardware to support native Bluetooth 4.0, follow the instructions from this article.
- Pre-Windows 10 (Win 7, 8, and 8.1) users must have the BLED 112 Bluetooth 4.0 dongle.
- Bluetooth Power Meter (e.g. Stages)
For information regarding Bluetooth on your supported device, check out this article on Bluetooth Smart 4.0 Troubleshooting