Mid-Week Mini News Stories – Garmin, Google, MyWhoosh, Stages
The big news stories this week have been the public release of an improved look and feel to Garmin Connect plus the potential imminent demise of Stages Cycling. Here is more information that I’ve not covered before
Stages Cycling
Further rumours are that the company is already at quite an advanced stage in negotiations with a potential buyer. I don’t know who that is with but my bet is Giant.
Mini MyWhoosh – MyWhoosh GO
I’ve enjoyed using MyWhoosh over the last few weeks (a free version of Zwift).
I’m normally a Windows PC person but it just so happens that my partner’s MAC is in front of my indoor bike, so I’ve been using the MAC version of MyWhoosh. It’s stable and I’ve had no issues. However, if you read around the net you will see vociferous complaints about the PC version and the lack of a tablet version.
thus, MyWhooosh confirmed the launch of MyWhoosh GO, a separate lighter version of its virtual cycling platform available to download from the Microsoft Store, and designed to make MyWhoosh available to a wide range of PC users with lesser-powered devices.
PC users can now enjoy the indoor cycling training app, with access to numerous immersive virtual worlds, where you can simulate riding on inch-perfect recreations of real roads and dreamt-up routes inspired by iconic cycling hotspots in places such as Colombia and Belgium. There are also workouts and training plans and the MyWhoosh Sunday Series (Sunday Race Club), offering the biggest prize purse in eSport cycling, week in and week out. Our goal has always been to make indoor cycling accessible to as many people as possible. With the launch of MyWhoosh GO version, we have come a step closer to realising that goal. We look forward to welcoming a swathe of new riders to our free-to-use platform with this latest development. [MyWhoosh]
Google not-the-Pixel-3
9to5Google has discovered a WearOS-powered watch on the FCC but one which appears not to be sufficiently well-specified to be the Pixel 3. My thoughts are that it is the company’s budget model, just like the Watch SE is the lower-end version of the Apple Watch.
Peloton Down
Peloton was down for several hours today in some countries.
My utility suppliers offer a cashback if their service goes down. I wonder if Peloton does the same? (A: No)
Stryd
Stryd has announced a powerful new feature that lets Apple Watch users customise the display metrics on the Watch. Shown in the image above…it looks pretty cool.
Last Updated on 16 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. Run faster. I use them.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — The small adapter that keeps your charging cables tidy. Essential for race day. I use one.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
- Ravemen FR300 — Front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters. I use one.
- Body Glide – The blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
- Maurten — The race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mixes engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — A radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch. I use this model.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — The power-meter pedals most serious cyclists choose. Accurate, easy to move between bikes. I use this model.
- Garmin Forerunner 970 — A serious choice for a pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Polar H10 — My daily driver for accurate, waking HRV readings.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 — The bike computer that has the feature Garmin lacks: usability. I use mine on most rides.
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