Questions and answers
Short answers about Velorido: what it costs, what you need, which devices work, and what happens to your data.
Getting started
Is Velorido free?
Yes, for now.
What do I need to ride Velorido?
A smart trainer or a smart bike, and a computer, phone or tablet with Bluetooth. A Bluetooth power meter also works, without resistance control. You also need an internet connection and an account.
Which devices does Velorido run on?
Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android. See the technical requirements.
Does Velorido work on Linux?
Yes. Velorido comes as an AppImage for any Linux distribution and as a .deb for Debian and Ubuntu.
What computer do I need?
A Windows or Linux PC with 4 cores and 8 GB of memory, or a Mac with Apple M1 and 8 GB. See the full requirements.
Do I need an account?
Yes. You sign in once in your web browser, with Google, Apple or an email address.
Can I ride offline?
No. Every ride is online, because other riders share the road with you and the game server works out where everyone is.
Is the game in my language?
Not yet. The game is in English. This website is in ten languages.
Trainers and devices
Which smart trainers work with Velorido?
Smart trainers that connect over Bluetooth with the standard FTMS protocol. Most current trainers do. Read what a smart trainer is.
Can I ride without a smart trainer?
Yes, with a Bluetooth power meter. Your power moves you through the world, but the resistance does not change with the road.
Does a smart bike work?
Yes, if it connects over Bluetooth with FTMS. A smart bike that only reports power rides as power only.
Does Velorido work with ANT+?
No. Velorido connects over Bluetooth only.
What is ERG mode?
ERG mode makes the trainer hold you at a set power. In a Velorido workout, the trainer holds you at the watts you are meant to ride.
Can I use a heart rate monitor?
Yes. Pair a Bluetooth heart rate monitor. Your heart rate is saved with your ride.
Can I shift gears?
Yes. Pair a Zwift Click to shift virtual gears.
Riding
Can I ride with other people?
Yes. Other riders share the road with you, and you see them as you ride.
Can I race in Velorido?
Not yet.
Can I upload my rides to Strava?
Yes. Every ride exports as a TCX file that you can upload to Strava or intervals.icu.
Can I run or row in Velorido?
No. Velorido is for cycling.
The worlds
Are the cities in Velorido real?
Yes. Berlin, Paris, London and Munich are built from real map data. The streets are where they are, and the buildings stand where they stand.
Which worlds can I ride?
Berlin, Paris, London, Munich, Stallwies in South Tyrol, and the Neon Arena, a track built for the game.
Is Velorido a video of real roads?
No. Velorido is a 3D world built from real map data, so the camera and the other riders move freely.
Your account and data
What does Velorido store about me?
Your rides and settings stay on your device. The game server uses your ride data while you ride and does not store it. Read the privacy policy.