From a fitness perspective, only minor disparities exist between cyclocross racing and short track XC racing, but there are enough differences between the two to merit individual plans for each. These subtle differences inspired only mildly different plans, but ones that can build on one another really well as you use your STXC training & racing as a brutal and…
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Automatically Sync Your TrainerRoad Workouts
Sync your TrainerRoad workouts to your favorite fitness networks with Activity Sync. Athletes have long requested a way to sync your TrainerRoad workouts with other fitness platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks. Now, it’s finally here. With Activity Sync, TrainerRoad integrates with your year-round training data easier than ever. Keep more accurate riding profiles through Strava and…
Plans, Filters and Tacx Trainer Support: TrainerRoad 5.0 for iOS
Finding and completing a workout is now easier than ever with plans, filters, analysis tools and more. TrainerRoad 5.0 for iOS has arrived. Here’s what’s new: In-App Training Plans Filter by Workout Duration, Intensity and more Interval Analysis with New Zoomed-In Graph PowerMatch Tacx Support with ANT+ FE-C Wireless Protocol In-App Training Plans Smart cyclists use training plans to get…
Tacx Trainer and ANT+ FE-C Support
TrainerRoad is among the first software companies to support the new wireless ANT+ FE-C protocol. Now, we fully support electronic-resistance control for Tacx trainers. What is ANT+ FE-C? ANT+ is the most common wireless protocol used in the cycling community. It’s the language that wireless devices like speed sensors and power meters use to communicate with TrainerRoad or…
Specialty Blocks: MTB
The many disciplines of mountain bike riding and racing are arguably more varied than any other subset of cycling. And as you might expect, the types of demands knobby-tire riding applies to the body are as wide-ranging as the athletic capabilities that our bodies can display. Enter our new off-road training plans. Overview Typical MTB style efforts range…
Interval Sounds, In-app Calibration & More: TrainerRoad 4.0 for iOS
TrainerRoad 4.0 for iOS is now available on the app store, and there are a lot of great changes in this release. Check it out! Here’s what’s new: Interval Sounds Improved KICKR, InRide & SRM Support ANT+ Power Meter Manual Zero Improved ANT+ Dongle Support for Older Devices Interval Sounds You’ll now get the same audible…
TrainerRoad for iPad
TrainerRoad is now available for all current iOS devices including iPad! We’ve been hard at work to make sure that we make the iPad experience as good as it can possibly be, and we’ve even been able to sneak in some cool new features. But before we get into all of that, let’s take a…
2015 Tour of Sufferlandria Wrap Up
Congrats to all the finishers of the 2015 Tour of Sufferlandria! There was plenty of suffering that helped raise $103,941 for the Davis Phinney Foundation. Good job! We’ve randomly selected our prize winners for the ToS and crunched some numbers. Enjoy the 2015 ToS Infographic and check for your username in the list of prize…
Improved Cycling Training Plans
A training plan will guide you, push your limits to the precise amount (never too much or too little) and in the end, help you reach your goal in peak form. But picking the right plan can be tough due to the overwhelming amount of options to choose from. As a result, we’ve been hard at…
Ashton Instruments Brings New Concept to Power Meters
The power meter market is changing quickly. With companies like 4iiii and Watteam raising the bar for the under-$500 power meter, it’s a great time to be a cyclist. We had the privilege of meeting Co-founders Bill Dixon and James Schulmeister of Ashton Instruments at Interbike this year. While Schulmeister is currently finishing up his doctorate in mechanical…