New to TrainerRoad and smart trainer

[Bryce]

@GlenB

Can I load the race course into TrainerRoad, or perhaps one very similar to get realistic training?

You can indeed! The best way to do this is using a tool called Best Bike Split. You can learn how to use BBS here:

Importing a workout from BestBikeSplit

As for issues with the KICKR Core, these threads may be able to provide some insight:

Wahoo Kickr Core

I have one that works great. Warning though - they have problems with some of the units. The first one they sent me was defective me - I returned it to Wahoo and they sent me a new one within a week (zero cost to me except gas to drive to FedEx and the delays). Probably all the defective ones will be out of their queue by November 20th

Kickr Core or Kickr 2018?

I’m finally going to step up to a smart trainer and have narrowed in on Kickr. My questions for the group - is there going to be a noticeable difference in ride feel between the Kickr Core and the heavier flywheel on the Kickr 2018? And, if so, is it significant enough to justify paying $300 more for it? (I don’t need a cassette or the higher max power and grade of the 2018 Kickr so the only difference relevant to me I am seeing is the flywheel weight - if I am wrong about that, let me know!) …

Kickr Core maybe it’s me...?

I just got a Kickr Core after much hesitation since my Road Machine has been flawless but really wanted to experience Erg mode so here I am. Just for reference I’ve been training for 11 months on the Road Machine matched with a Pioneer LH crank PM. I usually target a few watts over my target and got pretty good at hitting my intervals just a touch high. So today I use the Core for the first time and boy it didn’t go well. Looking for feedback from other users. First out of the box when I initia…

Welcome to TrainerRoad and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions