By Fred Zahradnik HOT! high-resolution color display moving map display no wires keep a detailed training log without writing a thing NOT! lacks heart rate GPS altimeter, not barometric detailed maps costs around $140 www.garmin.com Suggested retail price: $400 Source: bike shops, catalogs Size: 2×4.3×1 in. (5.1×10.9×2.5 cm) WxHxD Weight: 3.7 oz. (104.9 g) Battery:…
By Joshua Cohen HOT! customizable monitor display easy-to-navigate controls ProTrainer 5 ride-analysis software wireless speed and heart rate mounts to stem or handlebar fast, reliable infra-red data transfer to PC NOT! pricey no watts cadence sensor not included ($33 extra) data transfer may require infrared USB receiver ($60) takes time to master the many functions…
By Fred Zahradnik HOT! create a detailed training log without writing a thing no wires or sensors to clutter the bike use Training Center graphs and maps to analyze workouts share ride and map data online with a coach or friends reliable satellite signal waterproof backlight NOT! not a great navigational aid while on the…
Question: My gym has a “hypoxic” enclosure outfitted with a stationary bike and treadmill. Would training in the simulated high altitude two or three days a week improve my fitness? — Joe S. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Not long ago, the thinking on altitude training was “sleep high, train low.” The theory: Training at low…
Question: Do you have any recommendations for racing at altitude? I’ve bonked badly in events at elevations of 5,000 to 8,000 feet. Guys I beat in the valley are killing me. Basically, I just can’t breath. My coach says it’s all in my head. My doctor prescribed Diamox and some type of steroid, but I…
