A damn good one at that. Wish I could limit the garmin upload to Training Peaks to run only. DOWNLOAD. I would love to set things up ones and not worry about it too much after that. Just a couple of things: – 4DP is not a more nuanced way to measure FTP, but rather the measurement of the four distinct energy systems a cyclist uses to generate power. As you’ve noted, we’re are currently partnered with Ironman to bring the VR routes to the athletes during the time of suspended outdoor events. Download the apps . The ‘RGT Screen’ app is where you’ll view the game, whereas the ‘RGT Cycling’ app is how you’ll control the screen app. I assume you skipped them since they aren’t part of the app? Once you’re in training mode, you’ll be able to select a spot on the map to ‘transport’ to whenever your ride! Wahoo has their BT API that everyone under the sun has used for years (because they predated everyone having any sort of BT API). – You can sort by time (as well as intensity) by clicking on the filter that says ‘Alphabetical.’ But clearly we need to make this more obvious and we’ll get that fixed up. The iOS app, for example, can connect to Bluetooth Smart sensors using all the normal standards, while the Windows & Mac versions can also connect to ANT+ sensors. After installing a fresh Windows 10 and updating to the latest patch, I find that Fulgaz crashes ignominiously moments after starting. Tacx bicycle trainers for sale, in stock. We now know what the problem is and the update has been uploaded to the Microsoft store. I’ve been using Garmins for 15 years and have gone through 8 or 9 sensors now. Priced competitively, at €9.99 a month Tacx eschews the idea of generating a virtual world, in favour of high quality curated videos, many of which are now available in 4K, for those lucky people who have pain caves with such high end gear. This was in my garage with my wifi hotspot the other side of an external wall. The app is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. I’ve chosen Rouvy because of the large number of routes available, it helps reduce the tedium. That will never happen because then they wouldn’t sell any Peloton bikes or $39/month subscriptions . When it comes to indoor cycling apps, Zwift is clearly the big dog within the serious cycling realm (again, Peloton put slightly aside for a moment). Thanks Ray, yep, I see your point about the chicken vs. egg issues surrounding scaling. Be sure to start your ride in ‘training mode’. This is our main needs. I have been on the fence regarding TrainerRoad for a while now. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. Thx for any info. HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING FILMS Explore the world with a large collection of training films 1 , including everything from famous spring classics to the Alps. Nope, not in my laptop windows 10 app. I also had an instance where my internet wouldn’t load the courses. Well, as others have pointed out, The Sufferfest’s 4DP system is integral to the experience, and is more accurate than a standard FTP test. Except, that didn’t work. Explorez une importante collection de films interactifs de qualité supérieure et parcourez des circuits pittoresques du monde entier. It’s as simple as that. Hopefully Zwift’s newly formed hardware group will try and address that longer term. I have used zwifts social media community and I rarely find encouragement and congratulations on there it’s always negative put downs and snobbery. See the specific reason in the intro section of the post. It might sound like a silly nuance, but if you ride FulGaz on a constantly hilly course, and then ride some other app on a similar course – you’ll immediately notice how much more realistic FulGaz feels. TT bike with Wahoo Kickr using a Whaoo cadence monitor and HR strap. Xert calculate your FTP from all you rides and pretty accurate. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Update: Ah-hah, there’s actually a higher paid level that shows 1080p videos if you’ve got a premium account. Fulgaz was easy to set-up and the data display is pretty close to ideal. The unofficial tacx discussion forum - no affiliation to tacx. I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Hey Dave! If you like Zwift, then give RGT a go. The excellent training plans help get the most out of the app, as even with the colour coded 4DP workout profiles, it is difficult to know how demanding the workout will be as you have no idea what the power targets or durations are. For now, it will work really well on your iPad. For now, RGT is perfectly fine using e-mail as a means to enable these bits for people: Overall I think RGT is trending in the right direction here. Not sure if STAC would follow into the “finicky combination” side or “significant trainer inaccuracy”. Rouvy – works well – great videos – could have more information on the screen but then new AR app which they are working on may deal with that although so far that only handles Bluetooth but they tell me that ANT+ support is expected this summer. I’m a happy customer and I own more of your videos than one person probably should. Some problem with ‘twinapi.appcore.dll’. Still, digitally there will be thousands on the leaderboards doing the class with you. The challenges Zwift has are common to almost any massive online gaming platform – the more people you get in, the more obvious some of the cracks become. Sad to see VirtuGo never made it. I know it might make some unhappy, but I think it’s what the platform needs to increase overall appeal. As someone who uses the Sufferfest, the online community that mostly congregates on FB, is one of the most valuable and supportive aspects of the app. Knowing this, you can sort by quality levels as well as numerous other parameters, including map views and such. Same goes for any time bias, definitely on the app itself. My smartbike is positioned in front of a 55 inch TV driven by mac/win/androidTV/… The workout progress and key metrics should be visible as a transparent overlay or in a minimal dock. I have just started using the Peloton app with my own smart trainer. I had connected it up to a smart trainer, as well as a Bluetooth Smart HR strap. I taped mine to my desk. Présentation Configuration requise Section liée. The Tacx Premium and Premium HD subscriptions are available as a monthly or yearly subscription via the cloud website or as a voucher for 90, 180 or 365 days at this website. @ lufbra88. Explorez une importante collection de films interactifs de qualité supérieure et parcourez des circuits pittoresques du monde entier. And i bet You are using wifi in the room, is it working on 2.4GHZ or on 5GHZ? Alternatively, you can pick a different workout. However I’ve got no ios or windows hardware so can’t run it – the lack of an android app is bizarre! - Tacx NEO - Garmin Forum . There are no bots here or fake riders, everyone you see is real [Update Sept 2020: There are now bots. 4DP is comprehensive and provides me with my full range of abilities as a rider, and identifies my weak spots to work on. Zwift is the old standby and I went back to it because it just works…no streaming timeouts, all the sensors work, and I can calibrate my Snap when Wahoo’s own app does not work. Did my first ride yesterday and thought I take an easy climbing route (Sella Ronda in Italy, super scenic, max. automatically start again) in Workouts but not AR etc. IME cookie-cutter plans common to other platforms lead to burn out and plateaus. The spirit, encouragement, and support that come from the community is really incredible (especially around the time they do the Tour of Sufferlandia). Plus, they’re the only one to offer 4K videos – should your setup be appropriately sized to handle that. Ok, technically body battery is from Firstbeat and used by other devices too: I didn’t know that you could do that on Apple TV. I can’t argue with the results I’ve reached with Xert. Then there’s structured workouts (which can be done atop certain videos), then there’s augmented routes, which are normal outdoor videos that have 3D elements overlaid on them like riders or sprint/finishing banners. But with RGT you can simply create an event or race and send out the URL to a broader social media platform or e-mail list, and then even toggle whether or not it appears on public calendars. Plus their forums, where users trade tons of knowledge. I’ve learned to rethink it and that’s made it much more approachable. Lastly, anyone who is keen to complete our new ALL IN plans designed for athletes in isolation can use the code ALLINSUFPLAN to get 45 days free (14 day trial + 30 days). Thanks! Do you know of any apps that would make it easy to change the resistance on my trainer? Aplication not work correctly. Hi In any event, RGT has basically two core categories of routes: ‘RGT Real Roads’ and ‘Magic Roads’. Which is roughly how long I needed to recover from writing the last one of these things. The app shows all your power/HR/cadence/etc metrics, and even will show gearing for certain smart bikes. That feature is not available on the bike – but it needs to be. – Our workouts aren’t just about Suffering anymore…we left that behind years ago and there’s a solid portfolio of endurance/less intense workouts and…. There isn’t a massive amount of depth to these structured workouts or the numbers of them, but hey, they are there for those that want to be a bit promiscuous from time to time away from the scenic rides. Once you join sufferlandria you can never leave, Thanks for those comments, Leighton! Sigh…. Lots of technical issues: I did half of one ride, stopped after an hour. Or use the Remote Player with RGT, VeloReality, ErgVideo, Youtube, etc. Most of the courses mid-day European time have 20-30 people on them. For example, you can select a time-duration, but that won’t actually pull all the workouts from within the training programs. You can connect your TrainingPeaks to Rouvy Workouts and our software will automatically pull in your workout of the day under the ‘training peaks’ tab on the mobile or windows app. Well timed. Hi, I’ve been using Zwift on a free trial for a few on my structured workouts from TrainingPeaks. I’ve tried connecting through BLE and ANT+. Ultimately, TrainerRoad though is all about executing structured training via specific workouts and heavily curated training plans. Also my work requires me to work in linux/unix/bsd(mac) environment. Oddly, if i run the program on my andoid tablet, it picks up every sensor on or near the bike. Virtually every one of these apps will actually work with so-called ‘dumb’ trainers, ones that don’t have any smarts at all. The Netfix/Prime/etc players don’t have a way to cause other applications to overlay on top of them, and that leaves the clunkier solutions of having things in resized windows. Beyond that the numbers are significantly smaller. Some do have dual accounts with Zwift however (like myself). I’d definitely not use it on high-end trainers, I just don’t see the value there – it almost always seems to lead to tug of war type issues. You wrote: It probably goes without saying that you’re going to need some sort of indoor trainer here. I would love some spin classes that were smart trainer aware. I’d love to be able to have a Tacx Training App on Apple TV with a 4K option to stream those movies back (just as YouTube, Netflix, and even FulGaz do). Zwift is boring…. my weekly podcast - with GPLAMA, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness! That search is easily accessible through the website. My own ride data uploaded OK, but I don’t like the interface as much as Rouvy. Phew, I made it. Any advise? If I have them all set to share with each other I get duplicate rides in both Garmin and Strava. I just started using Xert and love it. Sorry, but we don’t have the bandwidth at the moment to start troubleshooting FulGaz running on Parallels. The Apple TV+ App is just that, it’s an app rather than an Apple TV in your laptop or Smart TV. And atop that, there’s running too. That’s right! The trial is 30 days with most features enabled, but I signed up and spent four months (all phases) before I was convinced. I am not really bothered by the undulating rolling roads of France, Switzerland or a made up computer generated map for example. Rouvy told me to clear the cache in the Android app and to delete files in Windows per . Creating an app on just iOS is relatively easy. Great write-up. Thought note that we are always working on fair competition use solutions for wheel-on trainers! Amazing compilation! An example of one where it makes sense is something like the InsideRide roller setup, or the Oreka treadmill thingy, because those are just so inaccurate by themselves that they’ll take any help they can get, issues and all. It takes no sweat to get your favorites at lower prices. e.g., use the class to motivate effort, but then just rack the miles up? Their podcast is a “must listen”, and I respect their message, but I don’t see the value in adding a few watts unless I can get some interaction our of the deal – Nationals aren’t on my schedule in the near future. I occasionally do both group rides and races, though as you’ll quickly learn in Zwift – it’s rarely about trying to win, and more about getting a good workout that keeps you driving forward. In either scenario, you can always use the smartphone companion app or a keyboard to change directions to different roads. I appreciate it! The app connects to every smart trainer or dumb trainer on earth. You could just translate it to a Freeride command. As a long-time user, I am currently testing the 720p streaming offer: excellent for extending the already huge range of courses available and it works absolutely flawlessly. Next, there’s a workout that’s ready for me. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. A good marriage…. As always, a top notch review and the single most relevant source on the Internet for all things cycling tech! It was all great, but it won’t upload…just stuck “in progress” for hours. Once there, you can simply scroll to the range you’re looking for. Below are the most popular. We have a Core and a Magene T300 and the Magene is not detected by the Rouvy AR app (even the Kickr Snap is not fully compatible). There are a couple caveats. That one sentence alone has piles and piles of pieces written about it. It’s this piece that probably sets TrainerRoad apart from most of their competitors. Also, it’s a one time fee for the software, forever. It is now August and it still has not been updated. I’ve ridden the AR routes a few times and even loaded my own route to ride (without video). I also use the Rouvy AR free app especially with the Ironman VR races. The ability to sort by time to find something that fits into whatever space I’ve squeezed into my day is helpful, too — many of you have committed to fairly intense training plans, which is great for you — but a lot of the time I’ve unexpectedly squeezed 30 minutes away from my desk + 10 to take a shower after as a late “lunch break” and I just want to make the most of it. Now, this is where disappointment begins. 10-30% off Tacx Items + Free Shipping w/ Amazon Prime: 30% OFF: 20 Dec: Tacx products for sale | Up to 10% Off + Free Shipping: 10% OFF: 09 Dec: Trainer selector low price from €249: FROM €249: 28 Apr: NEO 2T Smart just €1299 is valid now: SALE: 01 Mar: Boost for only €249: SALE: 04 Mar Does what it says on the can. I tried Ray’s suggested Sufferfest “Team Scream” Team Trial TTT and it was just like being in the Team BMC Time Trial. Xert adjusts for days you can’t ride (travel, illness, kids, too tired, whatever) or those days where you go above and beyond suggested workouts, or switch workout type, or time available today or per week. Went back to finish it another day, which it gave me option to do – except it recorded total miles for the second session as if I started from the beginning (34 miles instead of 18 miles). Shame that it didn’t make the cut. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story. iOS. You don’t need a weekly/monthly plan but you can create one if you want to (coaches supported too). Hi David — I’m sure it’s your favourite question by now but is there any chance we’ll see Power Match in The Sufferfest soon? But those metrics aren’t displayed on any other company’s apps/devices at this point in time. I’d be interested to hear what you think about the mid- to long term future of everything not named Peloton or Zwift. With over 100,000 subscribers to the tablet app alone (not including the bike subscribers), the Peloton app is likely #3 or #4 based on subscribers. I outlined more of it here. They’ve clearly been color corrected and everything else you’d expect, plus are almost always shot on a beautifully sunny day. PC Description. Beat the steep and long climbs from the Alpes and the Pyrenees and conquer the cobblestones of Roubaix, straight from your living room. I guess none of them works on background with the iPhone… It’s a phone limitation. Yup, will do it when I run through the database. Also are you using a bike computer, for example Edge 530 and what would be the benefits compared to just using Zwift. Hopefully, within the 14-day period, you decide that Rouvy can meet your training and racing needs! While I agree that in practice, most people probably use two devices while they’re on the bike anyway. Your screen shot also shows the Training Pacer needle maxed out plus a red triangle. You can take a 4DP test, which mostly involves being miserable for about an hour. (I did also connect my Wahoo Cadence sensor). If you’ve got more detailed questions, do please shoot us a mail on theminions@thesufferfest.com. Almost a week so far. I also searched different trainer manuals but can’t find an answer. And the Watts are just allover the place too. I am lucky to ride once a month indoors here in Brisbane Australia. And both companies spend tremendous amounts of time ensuring that the tech side of the equation (pairing with trainers/etc) is nailed. But, sometimes when Mother Nature turns on me and it is extremely hot and humid or a severe thunderstorm pops up I ride inside on my Mag Trainer or in the Spin studio at LifeTime Fitness. These are sorted first by those that are live events, with other real-world people. I’m going to keep one and use TrainingPeaks as my tool for keeping a training diary, synchronizing my data, tracking my progress and analyzing. Something simple such as a single question with canned answers to pick from. Yeah, lots of options once you get the file. I imported my structured training workout from Training Peaks. And for the most part, Zwift does an exceptionally good job at both driving and supporting the community, as well as offering numerous ways to keep yourself busy. In general, the vast majority of these videos are shot on a bike, with special GoPro camera setups and then post-processed to make them pop a bit more. I am getting my first smart trainer soon. Otherwise you can use this for free: link to ergvideo.com. That means that literally every single workout is customized to your strengths/weaknesses. In my case, I just used the iOS one on iPad anyway. Tacx’s Road Feel Explained. Thanks. It’s both a training app as well as a complete training log platform. My coach puts a structured workout into TP, and it shows up that day for me to do in Zwift without me doing a thing. I’ve tried many different batteries, but after a battery replacement, the readings and connectivity are all over the place. Download the Tacx Training app or the Tacx Desktop app for free, click on the button below. Sorry. Think my written reviews are deep? Though we don’t have any built out plans on the platform, you’ll notice on the Rouvy Workouts an option to connect your Training Peaks account to Rouvy. In the meantime: parts of our app are now available on the web (e.g., training plans and calendar) and for those with iOS devices, you can AirPlay to your AppleTV. I wanted to project the trainer apps on either on the MacBook or the iPad to the Smart TV (newer Smart TV some 2018 or later now have airplay connectivity). This is more about cycling history but I like history; link to darrencope.com. The only other thing to try would be a software based BLE bridge like the Android Bluetooth Bridge (+TCP) and a dumb trainer profile on the cycling app {but I think the odds are low that would work}. I see bloggers mentionning it sometime…. Using a dumb device, we need onscreen indications of the watts we should be generating. I like their training philosophy. it would be great if you could add a table with monthly / annual cost for each app – while clearly not the key element in the decision, I think it would be a good add-on FTP test. link to firstbeat.com. Each of these three categories then has numerous secondary options with different block lengths. Some trainers can do more than others (so it also depends on the type of trainer you have) but is there any differences in which ones support “cobblestones” just to name one? You really just need to play the field a bit and try apps, perhaps apps you hadn’t considered. That means I can avoid doing one for at least another 2-3 years, right? I’m surely in the minority of readers here, but if you don’t yet have a smart trainer you can still ride (or elliptical, treadmill, recover in bed) through Fulgaz routes with no cadence sensor at the original speed they were recorded. Expire Soon 3 used. DCR — I think you should use your giveaway lottery posts as an opportunity to ask a survey question. Both Kinomap and Rouvy have easy-upload options. However, you can tap ‘Schedule’ at the top and see what’s coming up that’s a live class. Is VeloReality a smaller app that you might include in a follow-up? Within the 3D Terrain view you’ll see your competitors on the screen, just as you would in Zwift: Lastly there’s the map view. Depending on which platform you’re on, that’ll be both ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart. Updating the NEO 2T Smart to the latest version is no hassle and goes easily with the Tacx Utility app, so you can always make use of the latest improvements and features. Expire Soon 3 used. The workouts are awesome and I’ve been using the training plans for ~6 months or so and have had some huge gains. Small typo in the intro : “That’s just the way I role” -> roll , Brilliant as always, personally I’m tired of Zwift and I want try some others, so this is fantastic as always Ray… thank you. One additional thing I’d love to see is information about whether these apps support multi rider mode. It should be approved shortly. Zwift – works well – very communal – connect easily to ANT+ devices – but for me it’s far too virtual and gets a bit boring. gradient just over 10%) only to pedal squares at 8%! Ones you might have laying around in your garage from a decade ago. However in practice, that shouldn’t matter (Wahoo/NEO missing it). You can sync it to Strava, however that requires being done once on a real Peloton bike. I would like to support DCR and enjoy ad-free DC Rainmaker ($20 per year). Hi Ray! I noted that many apps have the ability to pre-cache rides so you can download them on your home wifi and train with them in your pain-cave where (in my case) I don’t have wifi available. Your email address will not be published. Using third-party apps such as the Tacx Desktop app and Zwift, you can also fully immerse yourself in VR rides, adding as realistic a feel to every run as possible. Yeah, it’s funny, Tacx came back to me yesterday or so roughly on that pricing bit. Only one time payment and very good value. MacOS and sharing is limited with Chromecast. There are other streaming devices like Roku, fire tv stick that support airplay but I have chromecast. So FTMS support is kinda funny these days. Is there such a beast out there. Plus Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable 12.0.30501. Next, over on the Bkool Fitness side, this is where you’ll do any structured workouts you want. But seriously, if so, this took waaaaay more time than I thought it would.