I’ve tracked my rides since I started riding. It had always been with the iPhone, because it was there. The technology and apps continually evolved and I never even considered switching things up. I started adding external sensors that connected via Bluetooth. Then things got complicated. Bluetooth, while amazing, is rather finicky. I had connection…
I’ve been a big fan of UCAN SuperStarch for a couple years now. It’s an amazing fuel that really taps into your fat metabolism for sustained fueling. I’ve rode a hundred miles using only SuperStarch as fuel and it works like a charm. So I was very excited to see that Generation UCAN was coming…
Sound Probiotics makes a probiotic that is specifically developed for athletes. I first heard about Sound Probiotics while listening to Zen and the Art of Triathlon. I was in the market for a new probiotic so I decided to give them a try. I was very impressed with this supplement. Digestive health is often overlooked, but…
Over the years I’ve used several different heart rate monitors. Most of them offer the same features, the biggest difference was connectivity. A heart rate monitor is useless unless you can actually see that data, so connectivity is a huge factor. My frist experience with a heart rate monitor was with a Nike + system….
We can’t always get outside and ride our bikes around town. As we approach summer this may not seem as relevant, but sometimes a little indoor training adds some well needed variety. The Sufferfest Indoor Cycling Training Videos are an intense and entertaining way to spice up your indoor training. These videos feature a variety of professional…
This past weekend Jessica and I participated in the Elephant Rock, a century (100 mile) ride that started in Castle Rock, Colorado. We’ve spent months training for this event and wanted to make sure that we were able to recorded and collect data from the ride. Monitoring cycling data on a century ride isn’t an…
Social validation is the new foundation of any fitness regimen. Some might find it annoying, others might find it inspirational, but at the end of the day tracking your fitness makes it easy for you to see trends and measure your progress. Strava is the ultimate in social media for cycling, find how how this Strava cycling…
Wahoo Fitness makes a plethora of devices and sensors for fitness enthusiasts. From a selection of heart rate monitors, to speed and cadence sensors for serious cyclists, Wahoo Fitness has more to offer than just a catchy name. Using the a smartphone as the center of the Wahoo universe, the various Wahoo (and even several third party) devices…
You’re out there pedaling for hours at a time, working your ass off. You’ve earned some bragging rights! There are a handful of apps out there that can help you accomplish this. The Map My Ride iOS App has been around for a while and has continued to add new features over the years. It’s my…