The daily ( 😉 ) feature update to Karoo is with us again. I’ve been looking at some of GPLAMA’s content recently and I know Shane will like the first of the new features where the type of cycling is saved into the FIT file so that the sub-sport is correctly registered when the data is syndicated to other sports platforms. That one’s a ‘meh’ to me, but we’re all different.
My favourite one today is the seemingly obvious change when using the lap button during a structured workout. LAP now advances you on to the next section of the workout. C’mon Wahoo, you need to do the same. Caveats:
- This feature needs a ‘lap undo’, similar to what Garmin recently introduced. eg you can press the LAP button again within, say, 10 seconds to revert to the previous step or to repeat the previous step
- Platforms like Training Peaks allow the workout step to be configured to only respond to a lap press. Support for this behaviour is probably provided here but this is needed if not.
More: Hammerhead
- Introducing the ability to set “Ride Type” to your Karoo ride profiles and have them automatically uploaded to applicable third parties. You can now save the following “Ride Types” Road, Gravel, Mountain Bike, E-Bike, E-Mountain Bike and Velomobile. Learn more here.
- You can also now assign “Ride Tags” after you end your ride. Tag your ride as commute, indoor, race and workout to easily upload to third parties.
- Your default bike and ride type on Karoo must match that on third party Bike profile.
- We added additional workout details on Karoo. You can now view all your workout intervals pre-ride.
- We improved the way you delete a ride during the post-ride review on Karoo. To delete a ride, scroll down to the ‘Manage Ride’ section and click ‘Delete’. Learn more here.
- We made changes to the lap button when you are following a workout. Now when you follow a workout, your lap button will turn into a ‘Skip’ button to advance you to the next interval.
- We now store your key button icon preference to your Hammerhead profile. These changes will be applied automatically after you get a new Karoo or perform a factory reset.
Last Updated on 4 October 2026 by the5krunner
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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Um… what‘s the deal with the newest blog review about the Vex Mythoclast? I hope this blog doesn’t venture into gaming?
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Core content will always be based on endurance sports (tech, training, supplemnets, kit…)