Author: Stuart

I’m Stuart Tevendale, a 50-something MOP (on a good day) triathlete, cyclist and runner. I’ve been involved in Multisport off-and-on since 1992 and cycling & running for a wee bit longer. I’m also a photographer, technical writer and the developer of iSMARTtrain, GarminBackup and MyZones. For my technical blog posts (Mac, iOS & WordPress), see my company's blog at yellowfield.co.uk/blog/

  • iSMARTtrain V4.2.2 Beta 2 Released

    ByStuart

    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.

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    WordPress Plugin to show .fit files

    ByStuart

    I’ve recently finished writing a WordPress plugin to display .fit (Flexible and Interoperable Data Transfer) files. These are files from fitness devices, such as Garmin watches & bike computers. This is a personal project that I’ve wanted for quite a while. I’ve often posted in my personal blog (stuarttevendale.com) about the cycling, running & triathlon…

  • Planet-X Tempest

    ByStuart

    After the Methlick Cycle Challenge, I decided I wanted to replace my mountain bike. I’d really enjoyed off-road bits of the ride, but using a mountain bike (albeit quite an old one) slowed me down on the road and hard-packed gravel sections. With this in mind, I decided on a gravel bike. There’re some good…

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    Methlick Cycle Challenge

    ByStuart

    The Methlick Cycle Challenge has been going for a few years now, initially as a ride from Ballater to Methlick and more recently as a ride based in Methlick itself. The ride offers 66-mile, 44-mile and 20-mile options. This was the first time I’d attempted the event, and I opted for the 44 mile distance….

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    Suie Classic 2019

    ByStuart

    Last weekend, I took part in the Suie Classic, a 54 mile bike ride that’s part of the Great Inverurie Bike ride. The Great Inverurie Bike ride started out many years ago as a 25 mile sponsored event. In the last couple of years, a longer, 54 mile option has been added. The route follows…