VirtualRow connects your Concept2 PM5 to immersive 3D river environments via Bluetooth — structured workouts, live metrics, and zero subscription fees.
From real Bluetooth hardware integration to structured interval workouts, VirtualRow delivers training-grade features directly in your browser.
Real-time Three.js rowing scene with animated boat, rower, and oars. Dynamic scenery fades when it would obscure your view.
Row the Willowbrook River (~5 km) or import your own GPX and GeoJSON routes. Progress syncs with your PM5 distance in real-time.
Connects directly to your PM5 monitor over Web Bluetooth. Live pace, distance, power, stroke rate, and calories — all without a bridge device.
Pyramid intervals, steady-state, and custom templates. Import plans directly from intervals.icu with real-time segment progress overlays.
Pair any standard BLE heart rate monitor for live BPM, zone tracking, HR charts, and average/max per session statistics.
Compact metrics overlay, full performance graphs, and per-stroke data. Catch yourself going off-target with instant visual pacing feedback.
From choosing your route to completing a structured interval set, every step of a VirtualRow session is designed around you.
Clone the repo, run npm install then npm run dev. Open Chrome at localhost:5173.
Click Connect PM5, grant Bluetooth access, and pair your Concept2 monitor. Use the built-in simulator if your erg isn't nearby.
Select Willowbrook River for a scenic 5 km row, or import any GPX track. The 3D world loads instantly.
Start rowing — your boat moves with your real output. Optional: load a structured workout from intervals.icu for guided training.
No native apps, no plugins, no subscriptions — just open-source web standards running in a Chromium browser tab.
VirtualRow is MIT-licensed and actively developed. Fork it, contribute, or just enjoy the ride.
