Week in Review–July 16th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/week-review-july.htmlWednesday: Garmin Forerunner 255/265/955/965 Get Slate of New Features in Beta… Thursday: Garmin Adds Training Readiness & Morning Report to Instinct 2 in New Beta!
Many many loops….transition practice!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/many-many-loopstransition-practice.htmlOne feature I found that I really like (that isn’t on the Garmin’s) is the ability to create laps/splits within multisport mode.
Strava Launches Native Apple Watch Workout Sync: Here’s how it works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/02/strava-launches-workout.htmlThat helps me ensure that my Apple Watch Series 7, Garmin Fenix 8, and Suunto 19 aren’t accidentally disclosed to you.
Week in Review–February 5th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-5th-2012.htmlIt’s also one area that all of the ‘legacy’ device manufactures (Garmin, Timex, Suunto, and to a lesser degree Polar) have largely woefully ignored – instead letting in all the new kids to take this turf (FitBit and cousins).
A Look at the new WKO4 Training Analytics App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/wko4-training-analytics.htmlIn my case, you see the same thing that graphs two years ago as part of my Garmin Vector In-Depth Review showed – that once I get close to and exceed my FTP, things go out the window.
Week in Review–April 16th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/week-review-april.htmlTuesday: Garmin Edge 840 Cycling GPS In-Depth Review… Wednesday: Garmin Instinct 2X Solar In-Depth Review: Bigger and Flashlight-Equipped!
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/random-things-did-this-weekend-10.htmlAdditionally, there are two notable Clever Training deals ending today; first is the Garmin FR910XT deal (all three variants, including the base, HR, and tri bundles); as well as the TomTom deals, including the $99 Runner edition.
Hands-on with VirtuGO: Is it a viable Zwift competitor?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/first-virtugo-trainer.htmlSo they’re working on getting in place automatic sync to Garmin Connect (and likely other platforms), as well as manual sync if you just plug in your bike computer.
JetBlack VOLT Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/07/jetblack-trainer-review.htmlHere you can see both Garmin Edge units recording the Wahoo TICKR, while the Zwift side recorded it via the VOLT. … – Skewer Compatibility: All the skewers and adapters you could ask for: Road 130mm, 142x12mm, 148x12mm
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart Trainer: An Interim Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/jetblack-whisperdrive-trainer.htmlFor example, I always record my Zwift rides on a Garmin bike computer. … Next, the unit supports thru-axle types of 9x130/125mm, 12x142mm, and a separate adapter you can buy for 148mm/BOOST compatibility.
Interbike Exhibition Day 1 Overview
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/interbike-exhibition-day-1-overview.htmlHere’s the recap of folks I spent considerable time with: 1) Quarq 2) Polar/Look 3) Saris (CycleOps, maker of PowerTap/Joule) 4) Cateye 5) Barry Redmond from Brim Brothers 6) iBike 7) Power Meter seminar featuring: ANT+, Garmin, SRM, Training Peaks, Saris and a few others And that doesn’t even include all the sidebars I had with folks like HED, PedalBrain, and many more.
Tech Tidbits: Xert Adds NPE CABLE Support, TrainerRoad Adaptive Training Leaves Beta
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/11/trainerroad-adaptive-training.htmlAdditionally, some types of sensors - notably the Varia Radar, aren't publically available on Bluetooth Smart (only via special request to Garmin, which hasn't always approved those requests - as there is no official BT profile for cycling radar).
Week in Review–October 16th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/10/week-in-reviewoctober-16th-2011.htmlGood stuff abound! Saturday: Week in Review–October 8th, 2011 Monday: New Kona Qualification Rules Coming in 2012, automatic entry for 12+ races in lifetime Tuesday: A Canadian Moose of a Long Run Wednesday: A look at Simon Fraser University’s Running Speed/Pace Control System Thursday: A 16-mile Wednesday night of loops in the rain Friday: Friday Tidbits- First Garmin FR910XT Swim Workout, Timex Run Trainer & TACX Trainer arrival Friday: A Friday Giveaway Men’s Health/Gatorade/Urbanathlon Blog posts this past week: In addition to all my writings here, I also cover a bunch of topics over on the Men’s Health Urbanathlon blog.
Kinomap Adds New Features: Strava/VeloViewer video integration, Revenue Sharing, ASO Virtual Race, and browser-only version
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/features-stravaveloviewer-integration.htmlThey’ve been doing that for years, and even have supported GPS-based cameras like the Sony and Garmin units for making that process totally seamless and dead-simple.
Weekly Mailbag–July 3rd, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/weekly-mailbagjuly-3rd-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) Viewing Laps on Forerunner 310XT 2) How to wash and dry your Garmin…the wrong way 3) Sharing my training data online Question #1: Lap Viewing From Max- I am about to purchase (note the intent!) a GPS HRM as my first HRM as I recover from an ACL reconstruction.
FINIS Swimsense Performance Monitor In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/hands-on-look-at-finis-swimsense.htmlFor those not familiar, Swimsense is like having a Garmin fitness watch…but in the pool.
BSX Announces BSXinsight 2.0: Adds Muscle Oxygenation, KICKR Control, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/announces-bsxinsight-oxygenation.htmlIt also doesn’t help that platforms like Training Peaks or Garmin Connect today lack ways of capturing/recording the data with your existing training data.
Marine Corps Marathon Time-lapse and Photos
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/marine-corps-marathon-time-lapse-and.htmlAmazing to look at their running form: Even the second pack had amazing form, the guy to the far left there being one who ran in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Trials: But, it’s honestly a bit more fun to watch everyone else come on by: It’s also amazing how many folks are wearing Garmin watches.
Week in Review – May 12th, 2024
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/week-review-12th.htmlAnd the Garmin/Insta360 integration is absolutely what others (especially GoPro) should be doing.
Hands-on with Elite’s new Drivo, Kura, and Rampa trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/hands-elites-trainers.htmlBoth units are compatible with 130-135x5mm quick releases, as well as 142x12mm thru-axles.
Spring meets DC, and I meet the 1980’s.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/spring-meets-dc-and-i-meet-1980s.htmlOh, as an aside – I’ve been playing around with the new Garmin GTU 10 tracker the last week or two, which just came out recently.
Suunto announces new Spartan variant, also firmware update for all Spartan owners
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/announces-outdoors-firmware.htmlWhich isn’t to say that Garmin’s ‘throw every model against the wall and hope it sticks’ methodology is much better.
Hands-on: Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE Direct Drive Smart Trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/fitness-direct-trainer.html- Compatibility: 130/135 QR, 12x142 & 12x148 Thru-Axle…
Week in Review–April 14th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/reviewapril-14th-2013.htmlGarmin Edge 810 firmware updated: Addresses a slew of bugs, including the power dropping one.
Polar RCX5 Run Package Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/polar-rcx5-run-package-giveaway.htmlFor example, a few of life’s great dividers:Boxers or briefs Hot dogs or hamburgers Bow tie or straight tie Coke or Pepsi Mac or PC Paper or Plastic White bread or wheat breadAnd for you folks hanging out around these parts, there’s probably the most famous of all:…Garmin or PolarWhile the great majority of giveaways to date here have been Garmin focused, I’m going to venture over to the other side and giveaway a bit of Polar goodness…the brand new Polar RCX5:Late last week (after I had published my in depth review), Polar approached me about giving away a brand new RCX5 to y’all.
