This video will guide you through downloading a GPX file and using it to create a real 3D course using the Bkool simulator.You can view the full how-to-guide.
- First of all, go to the Bkool website https://www.bkool.com/en and click Try for Free
- Add your details
- Add billing info. Providing that you cancel your trial within 30 days then you will not be charged (although for £7.99 per month it is very good value).
- Download and install the Bkool Cycling Simulator for your preferred device (it is available for PC, Mac, Android and IOS). The website has instructions and also details the requirements for all the apps.
- Open the Bkool Simulator App and login
- Click the menu icon on the left hand side of the screen
- Select 'Pair Devices' and either add your Smart Trainer or you'll need to pedal to wake up your bike's sensors. Once connected click Finish.
- Then click the Menu Icon again and this time click Search and Routes.
- Under Find Your Route, make sure 'Live Competitions' is selected (should be by default) and then the down arrow next to Filter.
- In Refine Search, click in the 'Route name' field and type BirmVelo2020.
- You'll then see ALL four Routes labelled BirmVelo2020 - Section 1 and so on.
- Select this Section and it will load up.
- When you have completed the first stage and want to ride the next one, just follow the same process as above and choose the next Section you're going to ride.
When you click the route you’ll open the start screen with a couple of headings to see the riders on the course and also some basic settings.
To start riding just click the yellow play button at the bottom of the screen and wait a few seconds. If you are using a power meter and not a smart trainer then a pop up will show saying 'No Trainer Paired' - just click Continue. You may also see a pop up 'Warning' if no sensors are paired, so you'll need to sort that out. After this you’ll have a box pop up asking if you want to ride from the start or the last rider. Just click the From Start button as you’ll need to complete a full stage for your medal; though give a shout if you can't and we'll see what we can do.
- Download bkool cycling simulator for free. Home & Hobby software downloads - BKOOL by BKOOL and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
- Bkool trainers include a simulator Premium subscription. What’s in the box. Available for Windows, Mac, Power adapter, USB ANT+ and Premium subscription. IPad and Android tablets. Rocking system Lightly rocks the bicycle to provide a more realistic pedaling feel. Integrated power meter Training data with maximum accuracy.
Changing Settings in Ride
You can change settings from the initial menu for things like the graphics quality. But if you are already riding you can still change settings. Just click the 3 Dots icon on the left of the screen. Under Settings you can change volume, graphics quality (if the screen is jerky) or shows performance stats for frames per second.
The Controls section shows you the keyboard keys to use for various functions – such as switching between the 3D and map views, changing your avatar viewpoint or showing/hiding the bottom panel.
The important keys though are:
SPACE - Look behind you
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V - Change camera view
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< > Nav arrows - switch between 3D and map view