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FasCat Optimize Makes Wearable Data Actionable for Athletes
Boulder, Colorado – FasCat, the leader in sports science innovation and connected coaching, is proud to unveil Optimize, a next-generation training and data analytics platform. Optimize balances an athlete’s training and recovery — both now measurable through traditional power meters and modern wearables — to deliver actionable daily insights. Unlimited, science-based training plans that scale…
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus & 130 Plus GPS Cycling Computers Launched with New Features
Garmin updated two of its GPS cycling computer models today with Plus performance to add faster processors and more features. Updates for the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus Big additions to the 1030 Plus, over its predecessor which was introduced in 2017, include enhanced ride tracking and sharing features, more training assistance and better onboard maps. Included…
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Intro to Zwift Racing: Integrating Zwift Racing into Training, How to Win and Everything Else You Need to Know
Races and group rides on Zwift have grown like crazy over the past year. You can jump on and find a race with 30-50 participants per classification at just about any hour. Racing on Zwift allows for year-round competition. It’s safe. And from a training standpoint, it’s hard to argue with the mental effect of taking…
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Quick Trick to Ride Any Zwift Course on iOS (iPad/iPhone) or Android
Today I really wanted to load up Zwift on my iPad and ride the Innsbruck UCI course, but the usual method to get to the course you want on iOS is pretty cumbersome. But I found a better way! The Easy Way to Ride Any Zwift Course at Any Time on iOS (iPad/iPhone) or Android…
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In training terms, what are ‘junk miles’ on the bike?
Let’s kick off the new year with plenty of controversy! Everyone’s writing up their training plans and registering for the year’s events. A lot of cyclists will also be setting a yearly mileage goal. Shooting simply for miles, though, isn’t a great choice. You might just be setting yourself up for a lot of junk…
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Wattbike Releases the Best Looking Indoor Bike of 2019, the Atom
Wattbike just announced their latest high-end indoor training bike, the Atom. The new indoor bike is compatible with Wattbike’s Hub app, but will also work with third-party apps like Zwift, TrainerRoad and TrainingPeaks thanks to Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. The Atom indoor bike uses magnetic resistance and supports a power range of 40 – 2,000…
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Marcin Bialoblocki Rides 100 Mile Time Trial in 3:13:37
TT specialist Marcin Bialoblocki has smashed the UK national 100-mile time-trial record, slicing over three minutes off Adam Duggleby’s previous record set in 2017. The new mark, a blistering 3:13:37. Bialoblocki, who rides for the amateur team Steele Davis Via Roma RT, broke the record at the East District CA Championship in Norfolk yesterday, aboard…
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New Garmin Goodies: Edge 130, Edge 520 Plus, and Varia Radar
Garmin took advantage of Sea Otter hype to launch some new offerings today, including the Edge 130, the Edge 520 plus, and an update to its Varia rear radar system. Edge 130 The Edge 130 is an all new unit. It’s got a small footprint (1.8-inch display), but still packs in a lot of features…
