Garmin Connect 5.0, Stages, and More: The Internet on Fire
The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFitShow Notes
DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about Garmin Connect's controversial update, Stages going under, the COROS Vertix 2S, and Zwift's updates. // Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:28 Stages Goes Under 13:17 COROS Vertix 2S 26:10 COROS going AMOLED? 34:48 Zwift's New Software Features 37:09 Zwift's Training API: TrainerRoad Ahead? 47:09 Garmin Connect 5.0: On Fire? Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Content COROS Vertix 2S Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/P9jQMoe4iFk?si=6kw-_HGgu-B-FzRh
COROS Vertix 2S Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/nptxlIzqQqA?si=aGS2vTdzYaZQuNHp
Stages Going Under: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/04/stages-cycling-messier.html
Garmin Connect 5.0 Update: https://youtu.be/HJ6uf0Ep3x4?si=LKwYSp_alNrk6FBM For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732 The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQ More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast
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