During the initial account setup process you were asked to select what kind of Athlete you were from the range in the image above. Although the names of the categories relate to road cycling, in principle they apply to nearly any sport. Some sports require high power over short durations [...]
In the spring of 2018 we released updates to our Garmin Connect IQ Data Fields through the Garmin Connect IQ store. These fields will receive your updated Fitness Signature automatically every time you start a new activity. To replace the old version of the Data Fields with the new ones [...]
To help you plan and execute your workouts, Xert has created Workout Player apps which allow you to complete your workouts on several different platforms: Xert Workout Player for Garmin Connect IQ Xert EBC for Android Xert EBC for iOS Before you can do your workout, you first need [...]
There have been several important new developments with the Xert Workout Player with the release of version 2.0. 1. Support for Smart Trainers Configured on Your Garmin Previously, in order for trainer control to work with your smart trainer you could not have it configured (selected) as a sensor on [...]
The Xert Segment Hunter is a great pacing app that can also be used for time-trials. There are a few keys things to remember in order to properly use the app for these races: Be sure your time-trial course has been defined as a Strava segment, and 'star' that segment [...]
By Chris Bennett As I lay in the hospital after four hours of facial reconstruction surgery following a crash in the Tour Aotearoa I could only think how inconvenient this was given that in four months I would be starting the biggest bikepacking adventure of my life: [...]
The mere mention of cyclocross can make some rider’s heart race with excitement. Usually riders who love a little mud. Or to suffer. Or ideally both! Because CX differs from what many of us do - or train to do - the rest of the year, questions about the specific [...]
Quick Start Guide: Xert Segment Hunter To learn how to install, setup, and use the Xert Segment Hunter, read on... HOW IT WORKS The Xert Segment Hunter app uses your Fitness Signature and Maximal Power Available (MPA) calculation from your Xert profile to guide you through delivering the maximum average [...]
Everyone can agree that achieving new personal records out on the road is one of the things that makes cycling so much fun. Seeing all the hard work you've put into improving and then to see it come together when you get your best time on your favourite stretch of [...]
Lately you haven’t had the ‘snap’ you had in the spring. Maybe you’re lacking the motivation to ride and it has gotten so bad that you haven’t even cleaned your chain (and people are starting to notice)! Does this sound like you? It may be time for a mid-season break… [...]