Well, Garmin heard our complaints and added calorie computation based on heart rate into the latest FR60 firmware update. I just applied the update, but have not had a chance to try it yet. Wish I would have found the update a couple of days ago as I could have tested it in RPM class last night. Here are the notes from the Garmin site on the update:
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
- Added computation of calories from heart rate.
- Added auto delete of oldest activity when memory is full.
- Added stop of timer when workout is complete.
- Added advance of workout step when lap button is pressed on fitness equipment.
- Improved robustness of data transfer to watch.
- Updated translations.
Speaking of RPM class, last night’s class was the first one for me in exactly a month. I have been able to get in some rides since my appendectomy on August 28th. A couple of trail rides and two rides on the road. I think it totals about 80 miles so far. The plan is to ride tomorrow with the Sexy Saddle Sirens from Shearon Harris at 10:00. Hopefully this ride will be better than my last road ride where I was ready to turn around and come back home after the first three miles, but I stuck it out for 28.
