FIT88 Stop press! Strava actually announced a new feature?!?

FIT88 Stop press! Strava actually announced a new feature?!?

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit September 25, 2019 Duration: 1:11:28
The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
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We're hot into the September release festivus, with everything from new wearables to potentially game changing sales of companies. Plus lots of funny stories along the way (for realz this time).

- Tacx NEO Bike Review
- The Great Wahoo Bike Race
- Apple Watch Series 5 Initial Testing
- COROS Vertix Firmware Update & COROS APEX Pro
- Wahoo / TrainerRoad Workout Sync
- Wahoo Chickens and Lamas in Radar Update
- Assioma MTB pedal hack - It actually works!
- Data security on Strava - why is there a gap?
- Strava actually announces a new feature...kinda.
- Fitbit's for sale, this has big implications.

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For anyone trying to make sense of the constant stream of new gadgets and data, The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit cuts through the noise. Hosts DC Rainmaker and DesFit bring their deep, hands-on experience from years of testing gear and analyzing the sports technology landscape. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who just tore apart the latest GPS watch, fitness tracker, or smart bike trainer, offering unvarnished opinions you won't get from a press release. They regularly sit down with engineers, product designers, and industry insiders, pulling back the curtain on how these technologies are developed and what they actually mean for your training. Whether you're a casual runner curious about heart rate zones or a triathlete fine-tuning your power meter data, this podcast delivers practical insights. It’s not just about what to buy, but how to use the tech you have to genuinely improve your health and athletic performance. Tune in for a detailed, often humorous, and always informative look at the tools that are changing how we move.
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