Hands-on: Scosche’s New Rhythm24 Optical HR Sensor Swiss-Army Knife
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/scosches-rhythm-24-optical-hr-sensor.htmlANT+ Running Stride & Cadence: To pair to a watch as a ‘footpod’, or to pair to Zwift…
The Socially Distant Sports Tech Giveaway Results/Winner!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/the-socially-distant-sports-tech-giveaway-results-winner.html- Some 720 of you mentioned Zwift in your workout…
The 2023 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/11/2023-dcrainmaker-gear-use-list-swim-bike-run.htmlTrainer Apps: Zwift, TrainerRoad, and Peloton: I pay for subscriptions to all of these (and a number of other platforms for testing), but these three are what I primarily use.
Week in Review: March 10th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/03/week-in-review-march-10th-2019.html1) Cheating on Zwift without even pedaling: Some of you may not know Keith, but he’s got a long history in the cycling tech world.
My Stupidly Overcomplicated 2021 Bike Mileage Tracking Project
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/my-stupidly-overcomplicated-2021-bike-mileage-tracking-project.htmlIt’s always floating around for apps like TrainerRoad, Zwift, etc……
My Winter 2016-2017 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/winter-sports-recommendations.htmlI’ve been using it lately though, and showed it off in my recent Zwift Treadmill post.
COROS Releases New ‘Running Track’ Mode On Watches, Adds Running Power & Efficiency Pod
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/coros-releases-new-running-track-mode-on-watches-adds-running-power-efficiency-pod.htmlOf course, changing the clip to a brilliant Strava or Zwift orange would be easy, as would adding a software reminder message after you’ve exited your workout to remember to take it off before killing it in the washing machine.
Tacx NEO Motion Plates In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/tacx-neo-motion-plates-in-depth-review.htmlFrom Zwift to TrainerRoad, sprints to steady-state rides, and everything in between.
Week in Review–February 4th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/week-in-review-february-4th-2018.htmlZwift Updates: A pretty substantial list of updates, some of which you might notice, some of which you’re less likely too.
Week in Review–Nov 20th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/week-reviewnov-20th.htmlTuesday: Hands-on: Zwift and their upcoming running mode…
Garmin Edge 540 Cycling GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/garmin-edge-540-cycling-gps-review.htmlOn the power meter side, I’ve specifically paired it with the Stages LR, Garmin Rally, Garmin Vector 3, Zwift Hub, and a Power2Max NG.
Massive Sports Tech Deals Complete List!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/massive-black-friday-sports-tech-deals-guide.html#4: Withings Body+ Smart Body Composition WiFi Scale for $64 (35% off): This scale pushes your weight to Zwift automatically, as well as other platforms.
18 Sports Tech Things at CES That I Didn’t Write About
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/ces-sportstech-leftovers.htmlThe main appeal of this update/addition is actually for training apps like Zwift, TrainerRoad and others.
The New Bike Build is Complete: All the details!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/build-complete-details.htmlThus, Zwift it was for the initial test run:…
Fitbit Charge 6 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/fitbit-charge-6-in-depth-review.htmlFor example, it initially shows in Zwift, but then fails the authorization portion, and doesn’t work at all (see the…
Week in Review–Sept 29th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/week-in-review-sept-29th-2018.htmlOn one end you’ve got something like Zwift (or variants thereof).
Peloton’s Interesting Indoor Cycling Bike Platform
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/pelotons-interesting-platform.htmlThat’s because he’s unlikely to find much interest in the TrainerRoad or Zwift platforms used on indoor trainers, compared to a structured spin class like this.
Week in Review–Dec 17th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/week-in-review-dec-17th-2017.html4) Someone rode Zwift for 24 hours straight: And apparently did so on purpose as well.
How to use Garmin ECG Feature: Fenix 7 Pro, Epix Pro, and Venu 3
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/garmin-ecg-feature-how-to-guide.htmlThis can impact a handful of 3rd party apps like RunGap that don't leverage the official Garmin API's (it doesn't impact apps like Strava/Zwift/TrainingPeaks/Komoot/etc...).
Wahoo Relaunches Speedplay, Announces Power Meter Plans (POWRLINK Zero)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/wahoo-speedplay-powrlink-zero-power-meter-announcement.htmlSome companies like Favero & SRM offer ‘single-channeling’ the Bluetooth broadcast, so that apps like Zwift don’t get all confused.
COROS Pace 3 In-Depth Review: The Best Bang for The Buck?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/11/coros-pace-3-in-depth-review.htmlFinally, ending on a positive sports note (because on the whole, this watch is pretty solid), you can broadcast your heart rate out via Bluetooth Smart, allowing 3rd party apps like Zwift, Peloton, etc… to see your heart rate.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-33.htmlI generally gravitate towards it versus others, probably just because of the entertaining road pattern/feel stuff in Zwift.
GoPro Adds Webcam Feature to Hero 8 Black: How-to guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/gopro-adds-webcam-feature-to-hero-8-black-how-to-guide.htmlSo, if you wanted to livestream/Zoom your next Zwift session or such with friends and get the full bike in there – this is much easier.
Week in Review–August 5th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/week-in-reviewaugust-5th-2017.htmlAnd then the folks from the Zwift Podcast also stopped by as well.
Mid-Week Tidbits: Canyon supports trainer riding and Suunto clarifies platform future
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/mid-week-tidbits-canyon-supports-trainer-riding-and-suunto-clarifies-platform-future.htmlFor those not familiar, Canyon’s bike trainer policy was basically ‘Don’t ride your bike on a trainer’, which while a stupid common bike manufacturer policy that’s never been substantiated by any incident I’m aware of, it only reached the pinnacle of hypocrisy last year when Canyon decided to sponsor an esports Zwift racing team.
