Getting Started with VeloLoop

VeloLoop sits on top of whatever you're watching and gently nudges your screen when your effort drifts off target. No accounts, no internet connection, no fuss — just you, your sensors and your favourite show. This guide walks you through your first ride.

What you need

  • A computer running Windows 11
  • At least one Bluetooth cycling sensor — a power meter, smart trainer, heart-rate monitor or cadence sensor
  • Your entertainment ready — YouTube, Netflix, a film, a football match, whatever you like

Quick setup

  1. 1

    Extract VeloLoop from the downloaded archive and open the app.

  2. 2

    Scan for Bluetooth sensors. VeloLoop will list every compatible device it finds nearby.

  3. 3

    Select a sensor for each metric you want to track — power, cadence, heart rate, or any combination.

  4. 4

    Choose Steady mode for simple, fixed targets, or Timed Workout if you want interval steps.

  5. 5

    Set your target ranges for each metric and pick a feedback preset (Gentle or Normal).

  6. 6

    Click Prepare Ride, arrange your entertainment on screen, then press Start Ride.

  7. 7

    Watch your show — VeloLoop handles the rest.

What happens during a ride

While you ride, VeloLoop watches your sensor readings in the background. When a metric drifts outside your target range it gradually dims the screen and draws dark borders around the edges — a gentle visual nudge to adjust your effort. A brief on-screen cue tells you which metric needs attention and which direction (for example, "CADENCE ↓").

As soon as your effort comes back into range the screen recovers smoothly. There is a short grace period before any feedback appears, so brief fluctuations are ignored. The idea is simple: stay on target and the picture stays clear.

After your ride

Every ride is automatically saved as a standard FIT activity file in your Documents/VeloLoop/Rides folder. The file contains second-by-second power, cadence and heart-rate data, plus a lap for each workout step.

Upload the FIT file to the platform of your choice — Strava, Garmin Connect, TrainingPeaks and Intervals.icu all accept standard FIT uploads. When Strava is connected in settings, you can also upload directly from VeloLoop's post-ride screen.

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Connect your devices

Pair Bluetooth sensors for power, cadence and heart rate.

Import workouts

Bring in structured workouts from Zwift, TrainerRoad, Garmin and more.

Display & feedback

How screen dimming, borders and diagnostic cues keep you on target.

Export activities

Upload your FIT ride files to Strava, Garmin Connect or TrainingPeaks.

Strava

Connect your account for automatic uploads, or upload FIT files manually.

TrainingPeaks

Import planned workouts and upload completed rides.

Garmin Connect

Import workouts and upload FIT activity files.

Zwift

Import ZWO workouts and run VeloLoop alongside Zwift.

Other platforms

Intervals.icu, TrainerRoad, ROUVY, Golden Cheetah and more.

Common problems

Workout files, ride recording, uploads and Strava connection issues.

Use with other apps

Run VeloLoop alongside Zwift, TrainerRoad or other cycling apps.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common Bluetooth, overlay and workout issues.