Happily, Garmin seems to have improved this thanks to its Trendline software update on the Edge 1030 which uses all the ride data on Garmin Connect to send you down roads that are popular with other cyclists.Ĭompatible models: 520 Plus, 820, Explore 820, 1000, Explore 1000, 1030 For example one of the options for a 70km route from Cycling Weekly HQ in Croydon took us through the centre of London, out towards Barnet and back, a route that no right minded human being would consider, so you still need to have some common sense. All you need to is put in the length of ride you want to do ius put in the length of the ride you want to do and your starting location and your Garmin will give you three different routes to choose from. It can be tempting to stick to the same few roads on every ride, but why not do a bit of exploring and let your Garmin plan a route for you. Strava has mapped the most popular roads to run and ride along in London (Credit: Heat created by Strava Cyclists commuting in London. Sadly, it only allows you to send prewritten notes from your 1030 to their 1030. It has the potential to be particularly useful if you get dropped or if your group is spread pretty thin. It means you no longer have to reach for your phone when you need to catch your riding group up with your location. This is a feature that Garmin released when it brought the Garmin Edge 1030 to market. This is why recovery is key to good performance, and at the end of your workout, your Garmin's Recovery Advisor will be able to tell you how long you need to wait before going on your next big ride. > How to make your own recovery bars (video)

It's during the supercompensation period after training that you really get faster as your body rebuilds to make yourself stronger than you were before.

You don't get fitter while you're training all that does is break down muscle fibres. The workout consists of a 35 minute warm up followed by an empty-the-tank 20 minute effort.Īt the end of that, your Garmin will be able to tell you your FTP, which you can then use as the basis for many other brutal workouts.Ĭompatible models: 520, 520 Plus, 820, 1000, 1030 Ok, more accurately, your Garmin can put you through a test to calculate your functional threshold power (FTP).

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