Bryton Gardia R300 Cycling Radar In-Depth Review

 Last summer at Eurobike 2022 Bryton sorta-kinda-but-not-really announced their new Bryton Gardia R300 cycling radar. For those unfamiliar, a cycling radar detects overtaking vehicles (or cyclists/mopeds/etc…), and warns you on your bike computer/watch. At the time of announceme … | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Changes Public Beta Program For Faster and Easier Access

Garmin has announced a set of changes to their public beta program, which they say are based on feedback from customers. While Garmin has had public beta firmware versions for a number of years, it was only a year ago … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Week in Review – March 19th, 2023

The Week in Review is a collection of both all the goodness I’ve written during the past week around the internet, as well as a small pile of links I found interesting – generally endurance sports related. I’ve often wondered … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Tech Tidbits: Supersapiens DQ for Pro Cyclist, Wahoo/Zwift Court Update, and COROS 1-on-1 Coaching

Spring is nearing, and as a result, we’re starting to see sports tech things warming up. And, also, as is applicable today – ridings racing spring events using sports tech things. Overall, I think this is gonna be one of … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Fitbit Makes Some Premium Subscription Features Free

Fitbit has announced that they’ll be making a set of their Fitbit Premium subscription features free to all Fitbit users – including for Pixel Watch users which leverage the Fitbit features. These features are mostly historical data access features (versus … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Forerunner 265/265S: The Complete Beginners Guide

Just a quick heads up for those that aren’t subscribed on YouTube, that I’ve just hit publish on my incredibly detailed hour-long user guide for the new Garmin Forerunner 265. In this comprehensive guide, we'll leave no stone…err…menu option unturned … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Apple Significantly Changes Apple Watch Running Power In Latest Beta

Apple has quietly made a pretty substantial change to how and when running power is calculated in the Apple Watch, which will impact ultra and trail runners the most. Thankfully, this is a good change. This change is part of … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Forerunner 965: The Complete Beginners Guide

Just a quick heads up for those that aren’t subscribed on YouTube, that I’ve just hit publish on my incredibly detailed hour-long user guide for the new Garmin Forerunner 965. As always, this comprehensive guide thoroughly explores every feature of … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Epix vs Forerunner 965: All 65+ Differences Detailed

I have just spent an absurd amount of time trying to compare every single feature, hardware component, and menu option between the new Forerunner 965 and the existing Garmin Epix watch. Both are AMOLED display units, but spaced approximately 14 … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Zwift Announces New Layoffs Reducing 15% of Workforce

Zwift has internally announced a restructuring that is resulting in a reduction of the workforce by 15%, or approximately 80 people in total. The change is largely coming out of a “fresh look” at things with Zwift’s recently added co-CEO, … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Forerunner 265/265S In-Depth Review: AMOLED in Two Sizes!

The Forerunner 265 series watches have become Garmin’s lowest-priced AMOLED display endurance sports-focused watch, coming in at roughly half the price of the Garmin Epix series launched a year ago – but here with full multiband GNSS support on all … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Forerunner 265/265S In-Depth Review: AMOLED in Two Sizes!

The Forerunner 265 series watches have become Garmin’s lowest-priced AMOLED display endurance sports-focused watch, coming in at roughly half the price of the Garmin Epix series launched a year ago – but here with full multiband GNSS support on all … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Forerunner 965 In-Depth Review: Now with AMOLED Display!

Garmin has just announced two new watches – the Forerunner 965 (this review), and the Forerunner 265/265S (full review up in the next hour or so!), both multisport watches and both equipped with swanky AMOLED displays. This nearly completes Garmin’s … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Apple Watch Running Track Mode Expands To More Countries

A quick post for today as Apple has expanded their Apple Watch running track mode to more countries. This mode will automatically detect the running track as you step onto the track, offering to enter/trigger track mode (assuming you’re in … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Shimano R9200P Power Meter In-Depth Review: Astonishingly Inaccurate

 I’ve been testing the Shimano latest generation power meter since last summer, comparing it to virtually every other viable power meter and smart trainer on the market today during that time frame. And as one who tests power meters … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Strava Adds Photo Crowdsourcing For Routes: Here’s How it Works!

Strava has added the ability to see photos uploaded to the platform from other users to the route planning tools in their smartphone app. This means that if you use any of the route functions on the Strava app, you … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Whoop Lowers Subscription Prices, Talks New Features, Sorta Adds Lifetime Warranty

In what appears to be a first for a sports tech company in recent months, Whoop has lowered their subscription price for their fitness-focused wearable service. Unlike most companies, Whoop doesn’t actually cost money to buy the device itself, but … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

TrainingPeaks Raises Prices Slightly, MyWhoosh Sets $1,000,000 Esports Race Prize Purse

Two quick Tuesday sports tech items for ya today, both involving money. One costing you slightly more money, but the other allowing you to make more money…assuming you can pedal hard enough. TrainingPeaks Premium Price Increase: TrainingPeaks has announced a … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Strava’s CEO Resigns: Company Begins Search for New KOM

Strava’s CEO, Michael Horvath, has resigned, saying that “I have decided that Strava needs a CEO with the experience and skills to help us make the most of this next chapter”. The company says that “the search for Strava’s next … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Cannondale SmartSense System Long-Term Review: Synapse 1 RLE

After nearly a year of usage, I’ve got a pretty good handle on the Cannondale SmartSense system. The idea with the SmartSense platform is that a bike can be equipped with cycling rearview radar, lights (front and back), speed sensors, … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Zwift Enables Video Highlight Uploads to Strava

 If you’ve already been Zwifting this morning or last night, you might have noticed a new features: Video highlight uploads to Strava. This new feature will automatically capture certain key moments (such as unlocking a new level/etc…), while also … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Wahoo KICKR STEER In-Depth Review

Wahoo has made a trio of announcements today, including new hardware, new RGT app features, and new firmware. This post is all about the new hardware side of things for Wahoo KICKR STEER, in conjunction with the new RGT steering … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Zwift CEO Signals Upcoming Price Increase, Subscriber Goals, and More

Zwift has a long and vibrant history of hinting at upcoming changes via financial media organizations such as Bloomberg and CNBC. And the latest interview with Bloomberg news is no different. I mean, I suppose it was slightly different in … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Wahoo Adds Trailforks Routes Integration: Here’s how it works

As part of a firmware update for all Wahoo’s bike computers that’s just been released, they’ve added Trailforks routing integration. This allows you to link your Trailforks account, and have Trailforks routes automatically pushed to your Wahoo ELMENT series device. … Read More He … | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Vivomove Trend In-Depth Review: First Garmin Wireless Charging Watch!

Garmin as just announced their first watch with wireless charging, the new Vivomove Trend. This analog-hand capable watch is the latest in the Vivomove series of watches that aim to avoid the smartwatch look, yet have all the smartwatch features … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

TrainerRoad Officially Launches Running Support: Here’s How It Works

TrainerRoad announced their running support in beta so long ago I didn’t even fully realize it wasn’t actually part of the ‘final’ product anymore. But, today it is. You’ll now see your runs within your calendar (phone and desktop apps, … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Zwift’s New Scotland World: First Rides!

Ahead of February's UCI Esports World Championships, Zwift is launching a new world/map: Scotland. This follows in the footsteps of other historical UCI-driven maps, such as the always-loved Richmond (2015), Innsbruck (2018), Yorkshire (2019), and the little-remembered Bologna TT … | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Oura Ring & Apple Watch Integrations: A Closer Look

Late last week Oura launched a new integration with the Apple Watch, adding both an app to display data as well as data fields that can be used in watch faces. While other display-less companies like Whoop have resisted integrations … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Polar Starts to License Their Sports & Fitness Algorithms

Polar has launched a website aimed at selling their sports/fitness/physiological algorithms to other companies. With this new venture, they aim to make it possible for other sport/fitness/etc companies to leverage Polar’s algorithms. This could be used in areas such as … Read Mor … | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Week in Review–January 30th, 2023

The Week in Review is a collection of both all the goodness I’ve written during the past week around the internet, as well as a small pile of links I found interesting – generally endurance sports related. I’ve often wondered … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Strava Responds to Pricing Fiasco, What Strava Costs in Every Country*

It’s been two weeks since the Strava Fiasco™ began. Of course, this is actually a fiasco that’s been quietly brewing in the UK since late November. Now, if you missed Episode 1 of this storm, check out that post here. … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin ECG Feature Is Now Live: Here’s how it works!

As of today, Garmin has released ECG functionality for the Venu 2 Plus watch, for users in the United States. This is Garmin’s first watch to have ECG, following both clinical trials, and subsequent FDA approval which they were granted … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Friday Sports Tech Thoughts: Wahoo’s Financial Viability & TONAL Price Changes

This week’s sports tech news hasn’t entirely been positive. Even just ‘tech news’ in general, this hasn’t been a strong week. For the most part, stories are either about price increases, or layoffs – with every little actual new tech. … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Review of Polar’s New SleepWise Feature: Does It Align With Reality?

When Polar launched their Ignite 3 watch this past fall, they also announced a new feature: SleepWise. This new feature aimed to predict how your day would go, mostly in terms of alertness – and specifically, how you felt at … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Week in Review–January 15th, 2023

The Week in Review is a collection of both all the goodness I’ve written during the past week around the internet, as well as a small pile of links I found interesting – generally endurance sports related. I’ve often wondered … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Strava Raises Prices But Can’t Tell You How Much It Costs Anymore

 Some days, I just can’t decide if Strava tries hard to hurt their reputation, or, if it just comes naturally. Today, however, I’m left flabbergasted. When I started writing this post, I thought I had it all figured out. … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Week in Review: January 10th, 2023

The Week in Review is a collection of both all the goodness I’ve written during the past week around the internet, as well as a small pile of links I found interesting – generally endurance sports related. I’ve often wondered … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

A Closer Look at Garmin & Qualcomm’s Satellite Chipset Partnership

Back in 2018 and 2019, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) reached peak sports tech goodness. There was nearly an entire hall full of sports tech companies big and small – many with elaborate booths and even scheduled fitness-focused dance … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

TrainerRoad Raises Prices: But It’s Sorta Optional

TrainerRoad has announced via their forum today (and tomorrow via e-mail to members) that existing ‘Legacy’ members with prices that have never changed, will have the option to start changing to the same higher price as others. Additionally, all US … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Garmin Bounce LTE Kids Activity Tracker In-Depth Review

Garmin is continuing both their kids activity tracking product line, as well as their LTE adventures, in a new device that combines both of those: The Garmin Bounce. The Bounce is essentially a Vivofit Jr. kids activity tracker that’s been … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

New Garmin Instinct 2 Series Beta Program Update Brings Wrist Running Power, Morning Report

It’s that time of the quarter where each of the different Garmin fitness/outdoor product quarterly beta programs gets into gear, and with it, we get to see the first slice of new features for each watch. Last week they rolled … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Ice Skating, GPS Watches, and Other Tidbits

Over the past week or two, the temperatures have gotten a bit chillier here in the Netherlands. While many people assume that the Dutch ice skate to work via canal on the regular, the reality is that’s pretty rare. Not … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Notable: Apple Formally Clarifies iPhone GPS Dependency Shift on Series 8, Ultra, SE (2022)

Let me set expectations up front: This post is 100% written for sports tech GNSS geeks. You see, back when the 2022 Apple Watch editions were announced back in September, there was one significant change: None of the new 2022 … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

A Decade of Getting the Christmas Tree Home via Bike: 2022 Edition

This year marks a decade of getting the Christmas Tree home by Bike posts. Undoubtedly, many in parts of Europe (or elsewhere), have been doing this for much longer. In our case, we started in Paris with Velib bike share … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Week in Review: December 18th, 2022

The Week in Review is a collection of both all the goodness I’ve written during the past week around the internet, as well as a small pile of links I found interesting – generally endurance sports related. I’ve often wondered … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

New Garmin Fenix 7/Epix/Enduro 2/MARQ 2: Beta Program Features Update!

Not one to be outdone by Apple’s big firmware updates this week, Garmin has launched the beginnings of their next quarterly update release. As you may remember, Garmin switched to the quarterly release scheme for feature updates, but that also … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

Apple Watch Updates: Running Track Mode, Race Route, and Extended Battery Times

This has been a busy last week or two for Apple, especially in the watch realm. But also in other areas like expanding out iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite to some European countries. In this quick post, I’m going … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago

DCR Open House Winter 2022 Photo Recap!

Last weekend (well, weekend prior), we held the 7th annual DCR Open House! These winter editions are usually held in early December, though we did one summer one in 2019 (something we hope to continue in summer 2023 – more … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 year ago