Continuing with my products push, or my dirty, underhanded way of driving followers to the blog (whichever), I'm taking a look at a nice little app for your mobile phone devices (I use only the best of course, an iPhone...whatelse would a Fred use?!). The MapMyRide app is a nice little addition to your training. I've been using it for about two weeks now and it has been great thus far. My only complaint would be the fact that it drains your phone battery because it's constantly on and using the GPS feature on your phone. It will suck the life right out of your battery if you're not careful! I get around this inconvience by juicing up my phone for about an hour or so before I go out on a ride.
The app allows you to track your rides and create training logs as well. You can also use the MapMyRide website to create a profile and view your friends' routes and rides. They also had a nice little competition going on during the Tour de France. Riders could log one ride for each day of the tour and compete against others for virtual stage wins. So, even if you were riding solo you could compare your ride stats to those across the globe. Nice little feature.
I recommend the app because of its ease of use and its tracking ability. I do know there is a free version on the iTunes store for iPhone users. There is also a version that is ad-free but you'll have to pay for that one. I don't mind the ads so I just downloaded the free version. Works wonders for me! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Other News & Thoughts
The Peloton Fred blog is currently in the process of having a logo designed for the site. I'm finalizing the details now and should have it up (along with a new blog design) by the end of the week. I think it's a pretty cool logo. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts after it's up.
I've added an Amazon widget to the blog showing some of my favorite cycling stuff (movies, books, equipment, tools). You can click on the item and it will take you directly to the Amazon site for purchase. If you click from the blog to Amazon and make a purchase you'll help out good ol' Fred!
Please post comments and thoughts on the blog. I'm always looking for ways to improve. Yes, I still coach high school girls' basketball and as much as I critique the girls during practice and film session I do the same thing with my writing and content. Getting feedback only helps us improve!
That is all...now back to the important stuff..
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