Amazon Early Access Sports Tech Deals Round-Up
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/10/amazon-access-sports-tech-deals-2022.htmlEverything from bike computers to bike lights to trainers, it’s all here.
TrainerRoad adds Garmin Cycling Dynamics support, plus upload to Garmin Connect
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/trainerroad-adds-garmin-cycling-dynamics-support-plus-upload-to-garmin-connect.htmlToday at Interbike, TrainerRoad and Garmin showed off a new capability that allows you to view your Garmin Vector Cycling Dynamics data in real-time on TrainerRoad via their app.
Big Sales Start: Garmin Fenix 6 Series $200 off, Smart Trainers 20% off!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/11/big-sports-tech-sales-start-garmin-fenix-6-series-200-off-plus-tons-more-big-deals.htmlAnd then virtually all smart trainers at 20% off, including the Wahoo KICKR! However, that’s only a small portion of their sale slate, as seen below.
A look at Garmin’s new Chirp and potential use in sports
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/look-at-garmins-new-chirp-and-potential.htmlThen we’ll talk about all the really cool things that could be added with existing ANT+ devices, such as the Garmin Forerunner, Garmin Edge and Timex Global Trainer – let alone all of the other ANT+ enabled devices such as Android phones and iPhone enabled apps.
Hands on look at the Magellan Switch and Switch Up GPS Multisport watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/01/hands-on-look-at-magellan-switch-and.htmlThis unit will be available in the coming months, and aims to compete with the likes of the Garmin FR310XT, FR910XT, Polar RCX5 and Timex Global Trainer – as an all-in-one multisport device.
Week in Review–January 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-29th-2011.htmlCheck it out: 1) Limitations and choice with Garmin power meter head units 2) CompuTrainer and RacerMate One Software 3) New Nike+ and TomTom Running GPS Partnership (Nike+ Sportwatch) You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
How to download Garmin workouts to your tablet (Android, iPad, Windows Surface)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/garmin-ipad-android-surface.htmlI could likely count on one hand the other devices that will work with some of these solutions: The O-Synce Navi2Coach (USB enumerated worked on Surface RT, but not Android), and the Timex Run Trainer 2.0 (USB enumerated worked on Android and Surface RT).
VirtuGO Announces It’s Shutting Down: Where’d things go wrong?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/virtugo-announces-its-shutting-down-whered-things-go-wrong.htmlBack then, Tacx Training Suite and TrainerRoad were among the bigger ones, with Elite in the mix as well.
The 4th Annual DCR Open House– 2017 Recap and Photos!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/annual-house-photos.htmlThis time of year it’s a bit of a game of things going in and out related to indoor trainer season.
Blue Angels, Blue Suits*, Blue Ridge Mountains
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/05/blue-angels-blue-suits-blue-ridge.htmlAs we left off on Friday, I had finished up the Bike to Work with the bagel, and then biked home and slammed out a trainer ride.
Wahoo Announces Acquisition of RGT Cycling, Consolidated Wahoo X Subscription
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/04/wahoo-acquires-rgt-consolidated-wahoo-x-subscription.htmlSaid differently: Any cyclist who planned to buy a nice trainer would have done so in the last 2 years.
5 Random Things I did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-105.htmlOn Friday evening I brought home my road bike and another trainer.
New Favero Assioma Firmware Adds Full Zwift Bluetooth Smart Compatibility, Additional Features
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/new-favero-assioma-firmware-adds-full-zwift-bluetooth-smart-compatibility-additional-features.html1) Single-Channel Zwift Compatibility over Bluetooth Smart: This channels both the left and right side into a single Bluetooth Smart channel for BLE apps and devices like Zwift, TrainerRoad, and even Suunto watches, among others.
Giveaway Extravaganza: Favero Assioma Duo Power Meter Pedals
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/giveaway-extravaganza-assioma.htmlPerhaps it was because it wasn't a trainer, so he was more inclined to deal with it.
Fitbit Charge and Charge HR In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/fitbit-charge-review.htmlIf I look at spinning (was cycling on an indoor trainer), it’s not really that much better.
Week in Review–February 6th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-6th-2017.htmlKinetic Smart Control Trainer Firmware Update: Addresses a bunch of bugs, including accuracy.
Spring meets DC, and I meet the 1980’s.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/spring-meets-dc-and-i-meet-1980s.htmlIt started with a very nice trainer ride on Friday seeing some of my high cadence numbers have a 20w bump over the same workout last week.
Week in Review–March 30th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/reviewmarch-30th-2013.htmlTrainerRoad 1.5.0 Beta Out: Along with it, the new workout creator, ability to transmit your VirtualPower as ANT+ to devices that support it, and more.
Garmin Vivosport In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/garmin-vivosport-review.htmlThe first, indoors on a trainer.
Week in Review–December 13th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/week-in-review-december-13th-2020.htmlTuesday: Tacx Boost Trainer In-Depth Review…
A Wellington (New Zealand) Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/wellington-zealand-runaround.htmlI was also impressed to see that both units (Garmin FR610 and Timex Run Trainer 2.0) showed the exact same distance.
To improve my running, I need to improve my cycling
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/12/to-improve-my-running-i-need-to-improve.htmlWith that…it’s back to the trainer.
Seattle Rainman Triathlon 2010 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/seattle-rainman-triathlon-2010-race.htmlMeaning, you don’t create a little towel-haven like you would outdoors, as the staff here have to be able to move your bike from staging racks, to the trainers, to post-race racks all while you’re off swimming or running.
Week in Review–September 13th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/reviewseptember-13th-2015.htmlSound good? Maximum Trainer app: Adds support for up to 25 riders in group ride, multiple ANT+ sticks, automatic uploading,…
Fitbit Charge 6 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/fitbit-charge-6-in-depth-review.htmlHere’s a look at an indoor trainer ride, where the heart rate is actually really good throughout this quite variable workout.
