iSMARTtrain V4.0 Beta 2 Released

iSMARTtrain V4.2.2 Beta 2 is out today.  Now imports data from gpxtrkx:TrackStatsExtension block in gpx files Correctly imports enhanced altitude and speed in Garmin .fit files Improvements importing descriptions from gpx files Can now manually change Calories value Improvements downloading from devices which use a Serial-USB Interface. Download from https://ismarttrain.com/beta/. Any problems/issues, let me know.

Interesting… Garmin acquires Dynastream Dynastream supplies the footpod technologies to both Polar and Nike for its Speed & Distance HRMs. Since these are a competitior to Garmin’s GPS based systems, it’ll be interesting to see how these products develop. Garmin has recently introduced a footpod for it’s Forerunner models, mainly for use on treadmills, where…

I updated my PowerTap hub today to the new firmware which supports ANT+ Sport, which meant I’m able to use it with my Garmin Edge 705. The update was fairly painless – the updater cost £75 from cyclepowermeters.com. It was simply a case of removing the cover of the PowerTap hub and pulling out the…

V4.0.8 is released today. This release fixes a couple of issues with Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) where iSMARTtrain had some problems accessing resources on the internet. You might need to update to this release manually by visiting http://ismarttrain.com/download.php, if the ‘Check for Updates’ option doesn’t show that an update is available.

Have a look at http://www.bartape.net/ for a series of behind-the-scenes short films about the Cervelo Test Team. The films currently on the site follow the team from its beginnings to the Tour of Flanders, with more promised.

iSMARTtrain V3.0.8 is now available in the Mac App Store. To celebrate, we’re having a 50% off sale, both in the Mac App Store and on our own website. We’re reduced the price of iSMARTtrain to $24.99 until the 14th of February. If you, or someone you know, has been hesitating about buying a copy…