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The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and GPLAMA

The FIT File takes a weekly look at all the latest sports technology news, with hosts Ray Maker of DC Rainmaker, and Shane Miller of GPLAMA. We'll dive into all the latest in endurance sports from cycling to running, swimming to general fitness - and even the odd action camera or drone. All with detailed geekery analysis!
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Now displaying: October, 2019
Oct 26, 2019

Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File:

- Elite's new 'Upgrado' App: Firmware upgrades with Italian flare
- GoPro Max: Do you get Max or the Hero 8? An explainer
- Leomo Type-S: Full Android 'Sports Performance Computer'
- Hammerhead Karoo gets ANT+/Varia Radar Connectivity!
- Garmin Edge 530/830/1030 to inReach and a bunch of other updates
- Bowflex bike: A Peloton competitor that works on Zwift?!? (https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/)
- The 2019-2020 Trainer Recommendation Guide: So much to discuss!

Podcast Sponsor: Precision Hydration!

Huge shout-out to our first podcast sponsor - Precision Hydration. They not only supported this episode, but also the entire DCR Cave Summer Open House back in July! You can get 15% off your order using coupon code FITFILE at https://www.precisionhydration.com/

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog 

Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.

Oct 20, 2019

Here's what we covered on this weeks meandering episode of the FIT File:

- Hiding unreleased devices in the wild!
- DCR Open House 2019 Registration Opens
- The return of the Strava App news… removing sensor support
- Lama's Neo Bike Unboxing: Creating snowglobes
- Kona Power Meter Counts - historical Reference: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/insights-ironman-championships.html
- New Kinomap Platform Updates
- Garmin Swim 2 Released/Announced
- Polar Vantage V & M Firmware Updates to add Ignite features
- Zone5 Sports Cloud Platform
- Yet More Peloton lawsuits - https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-08/peloton-sues-cycling-rival-echelon

P.S. - Sorry for the audio issues on the original publish/upload, teaches me (Ray) to upload the podcast before the morning coffee. Thanks for listening...again!

Podcast Sponsor: Precision Hydration!

Huge shout-out to our first podcast sponsor - Precision Hydration. They not only supported this episode, but also the entire DCR Cave Summer Open House back in July! You can get 15% off your order using coupon code FITFILE at https://www.precisionhydration.com/

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog 

Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.

Oct 7, 2019

October has arrived on the sports tech scene full of turbulence, here's what was on tap this week:

- The entertaining stories of our smart bike deliveries
- Wahoo acquires Speedplay Pedals, what does it mean?
- Ray costs Shane more Money: GoPro Hero 8 released
- Skydio 2 drone announced: Yet more financial distress for Shane?
- InsideRide KICKR E-Flex Accessory Announced
- Zwift Mountain Bike Steering released to public
- The Zwift/British Cycling Cheating Fiasco
-- Part 1: Technical explainer
-- Part 2: Admission & Penalties
-- Part 3: Debunking excuses
-- Part 4: Punishment worthy of the crime?

Podcast Sponsor: Precision Hydration!

Huge shout-out to our first podcast sponsor - Precision Hydration. They not only supported this episode, but also the entire DCR Cave Summer Open House back in July! You can get 15% off your order using coupon code FITFILE at https://www.precisionhydration.com/

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog 

Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.

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