A pandemic of cycling platforms seems to be upon us and many are the same. We now have the freedom to use N+1 and not to be stuck on any one platform. Here is what we currently have: Ride on a smart trainerEven when you have steering, it is within a set routeMental alertness can…
Apparently, it all started with a new indoor cycling platform headed by a chap named Eric, a want by some enthusiastic people to make indoor cycling racing ‘esports’ become the biggest thing since the Tesla share-price and a chap named Niels who had a snazzy smart-bike https://www.virtuprocycling.com/Product/ElitePrivateB2C. Eric and his platform went one way and…
Or is it ‘Smart? Please read on… Okay, the headlines about this smart-trainer: Bluetooth and Ant + compatible and therefore with most, if not all, indoor cycling training platforms Wattage accurate to 2.5% Sprints up to 2,000 watts Simulates climbs up to 16% steep With these stats, we consider this to be a mid-range unit…
It seems that long-term ‘Zwifters’ are looking for somewhere more akin to the origins of Zwift to do their indoor training on a bike. Going by the messages that we receive, RGT seems to be the preferred choice. At the Titaniumgeek HQ, we are busy doing the December 2020 Everesting Challenge on RGT and very…
TV viewers in the UK will have seen the dragons on Dragons Den pass the offer to invest in Hedkayse and we sat there and thought ‘You constantly invest in gin companies and yet you pass on this?!’ Thankfully, Hedkayse have gone from strength-to-strength and this video is well worth a watch – well produced…
The update to the original Atom – A smartbike for all training platforms Okay, you are looking for a smartbike, or you are looking for a smart trainer/turbo trainer and you’ve heard of the Wattbike Atom. You may have also heard of the Tacx Neo Bike, the Wahoo Kickr Bike or the Stages Bike and…
We recently rode these two hyper-eBikes around the ancient city of Coventry. Both are top-end folding eBikes, both have unique capabilities and both are in their own way, incredible. The video tells all and soon, we will have our in-depth review of the GoCycle GX
Suunto, one of the global leaders in sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments, launches its newest flagship watch, the Suunto 9 Peak, the thinnest, most powerful and uncompromisingly durable watch in brand history. Inspired by the award-winning Suunto 9 Baro, the Suunto 9 Peak is designed for adventures and peak experiences, in a sleek form…
It all started when RGT Cycling created a gravel course based on the epic UK gravel race – the Dirty Reiver. This is no course for those who are addicted to posting impressive speed stats on Strava! Dirty Reiver is slow – your Strava stats will make you look pedestrian! The course passes you by…
Today Zwift have launched Hide Display, allowing users to choose to Zwift without distraction, giving Zwifters the chance to explore more, and loose themselves in the game’s immersive landscapes: This feature is available when free-riding & running or participating in a group event or even a race. The ‘HUD’ will remain a necessary feature when…
Olympic Virtual Series: UCI in cooperation with Zwift to host cycling events for new virtual event series launched by the IOC. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Zwift are pleased to announce their participation in the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The UCI,…
It all started with a conversation with a cycling friend. You know how it goes? Do you fancy driving 200 miles to ride 100 miles, to drive 200 back and ride something not as appealing as from your front-door? Cycling is supposed to be a sustainable activity. Cycling is a pursuit that cuts down on…
It all started with a trip to the Cycle Show and a test ride of the Hummingbird. And then, a call from a friend who just happens to work at the same famous establishment where the Hummingbird is built. Then, James tried the Hummingbird and bought the Electric Gen 1.0 – he loves it! Enter…
In this article I want to disturb you! I’m sorry, this is no way to start an article, but you see, this is for your good and for those who love you. Please indulge me and let me tell you about me and what happened when I did not spot a mole that was in…
Cornwall is not just famous for it’s scones, titanium was discovered there in 1791, Titanium has the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element and it was an immense corrosion resistance. It therefore makes a lot of sense to use this wondrous material in sports and adventure watches. Suunto has therefore announced the launch of…
What is Amp Human’s PR Lotion? It’s an embrocation that you rub into your muscle 30 minutes prior to exercise. The theory is that the sodium bicarbonate in the solution suppresses lactate and allows the athlete to generate more power. Skeptics like us may think ‘rubbing bicarb into our legs to make us faster? That’s…
Why does insuring a £10k bike cost more than a Tesla? And, don’t get me on the cost of EV insurance!! Here in the UK, freedoms are coming back and so is the relaxation of the personal responsibility regarding the pressure on medical services through taking long rides during a pandemic. Like me, you may…
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