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Tacx NEO v Wahoo Kickr

The NEO is a third more money, bulkier, hard to move. It is also more stable, more roadlike, more sensitive to virtual road surfaces.

Solar Radiation on Performance

Solar radiation contributes to heat stress and increases exercise fatigue. What works? Arm coolers. Sunscreen protects from skin cancer, but doesn't help performance.

Today’s Plan

A web-based training software platform from Australia is giving Training Peaks a run for its money. It leans toward cyclists, but has triathletes' attention.

The Treadmill Revolution?

Stationary training on Slowtwitch is almost all about the bike, not the run. But 72 percent of you run on treadmills. Why is there no treadmill ecosystem?

Smart Trainers

Unlike children where a precocious tendency might be a sign of intellect, there is no value in a sassy trainer.

Rollers

This month 3 in 10 Slowtwitchers said their year-end spend will be on stationary training, equal to all other sport spending combined. Here is one class of stationary trainer.

Turbo Trainers

The ubiquitous product for indoor cycling. Attaches to the rear of the bike, suspends it just above the ground, exerts some form of resistance while you pedal.

Group Ride Etiquette

New triathletes are ebullient, confident immigrants to new modes of endurance sport, dropping into activities like cycling with big engines but little appreciation for etiquette.

The Self-Coached Athlete’s Toolbox

Lowes motto is "Let's build something together." The Slowtwitch DIY training expert, Gloria Liu, is back with how to be your own coach. With Gloria's tips, let's build some fitness together.