# The Nine Hammers Tavern - General Chat **URL:** https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/c/the-nine-hammers-tavern-general-chat/12.md [Latest](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/categories.md) --- ## [Need help with SYSTM? Contact us for fast support!](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/need-help-with-systm-contact-us-for-fast-support/2655)
**Author:** [@Cody.Moore](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Cody.Moore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/need-help-with-systm-contact-us-for-fast-support/2655 "2020-08-07T04:53:30Z")
You are always welcome to post anything that you need help with in the forum. The community here is very knowledgeable and even more helpful. Sometimes, though, you don’t always get an answer as quickly as you need it. … --- ## [How do you keep your pain cave cool during hard workouts?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-pain-cave-cool-during-hard-workouts/31814)
**Author:** [@davijen57](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/davijen57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-pain-cave-cool-during-hard-workouts/31814 "2026-10-24T16:52:17Z")
Now that I’m doing harder indoor sessions, heat is becoming the real limiter — by the halfway point I’m dripping and the room feels like a sauna. I’ve got one small fan, but it’s clearly not cutting it. How do you keep … --- ## [The Knight Rides! 2026](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/the-knight-rides-2026/30661)
**Author:** [@Blackwater](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Blackwater)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/the-knight-rides-2026/30661 "2026-10-21T13:29:23Z")
THE 2ND ANNUAL KNIGHT’S JOUSTING (on Deca Dash) Originally this Event was created by Sir Ian @CPT\_A, then called THE 1ST ANNUAL KNIGHT’S JOUST CRITERIUM. This year though we will change the rules a bit and try to make i… --- ## [What music gets you through the hardest intervals?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/what-music-gets-you-through-the-hardest-intervals/31811)
**Author:** [@davijen57](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/davijen57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/what-music-gets-you-through-the-hardest-intervals/31811 "2026-10-16T01:26:03Z")
I find that the right playlist can make or break a hard interval session. I’m always looking for new music that keeps me pushing when the legs are screaming. What do you listen to during your toughest workouts? Any go-to… --- ## [🎉🎉🎉 New Bike Day 🎉🎉🎉](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-bike-day/19346)
**Author:** [@DameCristy](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/DameCristy)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-bike-day/19346 "2026-10-14T20:42:44Z")
I finally got my Mason Resolution steel touring bike! Isn’t she dreamy?!? :heart\_eyes::heart\_eyes: She didn’t arrive in time for this summer’s big tour of Michigan’s UP, but there’s plenty of summer left. --- ## [On the way to FTP 300 – beyond the glass ceiling?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/on-the-way-to-ftp-300-beyond-the-glass-ceiling/31819)
**Author:** [@Nansen](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Nansen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/on-the-way-to-ftp-300-beyond-the-glass-ceiling/31819 "2026-10-14T15:25:11Z")
Last year, I started training in a structured way for the first time – and I set myself a specific goal straight away: the Club de Cinglés (3x Mont Ventoux/1d) Club de Cinglés That’s how I discovered the Full Frontal … --- ## [Riding outside photos](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/riding-outside-photos/30)
**Author:** [@janis.denning](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/janis.denning)\ **Replies:** 576\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/riding-outside-photos/30 "2026-09-25T11:54:40Z")
Post some fun pics of your outdoor rides! --- ## [Passport Renewal](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/passport-renewal/31726)
**Author:** [@Fantom](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Fantom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/passport-renewal/31726 "2026-09-14T00:12:02Z")
I’m back. I’ve only been a Sufferlandrian since 2019 and completed my first ToS 2020, but barely went a week without Suffering. I have a prosthetic shoulder and this badly malpositioned in June 2025, making riding very … --- ## [Cycling Books](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/cycling-books/13577)
**Author:** [@dmgadry61](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/dmgadry61)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/cycling-books/13577 "2026-09-01T16:11:25Z")
Interested in recommended books on cycling. Historical, biographical, training or any other genre. I’m a fairly recent convert to cycling, but enjoyed watching the coverage of the Tour de France and La Vuelta. Also enjoy… --- ## [More than just biomechanics](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/more-than-just-biomechanics/31681)
**Author:** [@IsiSchneider\_KoS](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/IsiSchneider_KoS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/more-than-just-biomechanics/31681 "2026-08-27T12:22:12Z")
I just found an interesting book (not just) about the science of cycling, if anyone’s interested here’s the link --- ## [Representing](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/representing/31670)
**Author:** [@titanicus](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/titanicus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/representing/31670 "2026-08-25T17:20:57Z")
A photo from a recent middle distance triathlon that I suffered through. It is the local event that also has accreditation to be the Swedish Championship for Middle Distance. It had been my plan to train quite seriously… --- ## [Swim goggles?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/swim-goggles/11150)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Brian\_M](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Sir_Brian_M)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/swim-goggles/11150 "2026-08-23T16:51:49Z")
I just bought a gym membership, but haven’t done much swimming since I was a kid. So a long, long, loooonnnggg…. time ago. I need some recommendations for swimming goggles and I’m almost totally clueless on that. I’d pr… --- ## [Garmin Buys Training Peaks](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/garmin-buys-training-peaks/31565)
**Author:** [@Heretic](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Heretic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/garmin-buys-training-peaks/31565 "2026-07-27T05:56:13Z")
Garmin has purchased Training Peaks and Train Heroic. According to the email I got: “As a valued customer we wanted to proactively assure you that TrainingPeaks will continue to operate as a cross-platform ecosystem,… --- ## [Posters: ToS and TdFF](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/posters-tos-and-tdff/31333)
**Author:** [@RoseYarrow](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/RoseYarrow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/posters-tos-and-tdff/31333 "2026-07-10T01:11:39Z")
Hello all, I’m moving early fall and sadly will need to downsize my pain cave considerably. We’ll be house sitting for a few years a relative’s house and so will need to part with lots of decor or incur storage costs. I … --- ## [Giro, HBO Max, and watchlist](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/giro-hbo-max-and-watchlist/31377)
**Author:** [@RoseYarrow](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/RoseYarrow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/giro-hbo-max-and-watchlist/31377 "2026-05-29T00:53:21Z")
Hello all, luckily the Giro was on TruTV for the first two weeks and it’s been fantabulous watching the race. Unfortunately for this last week, it’s a condensed highlight reel on TruTV, so we had to get HBO Max (thru Ama… --- ## [HRV Nerds](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/hrv-nerds/21372)
**Author:** [@ozmadman](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/ozmadman)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/hrv-nerds/21372 "2026-05-13T17:37:42Z")
I got myself a Polar H10 recently and started using Elite HRV (poor man’s Whoop!) I have found the data quite interesting. Often though the readings don’t seem to tally with how I feel (maybe that’s the point?) and on an… --- ## [Expanding the Borders: Help Us Map the Next Territory of Sufferlandria](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/expanding-the-borders-help-us-map-the-next-territory-of-sufferlandria/31093)
**Author:** [@Helga](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Helga)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/expanding-the-borders-help-us-map-the-next-territory-of-sufferlandria/31093 "2026-05-05T11:44:36Z")
Expanding the Borders: Help Us Map the Next Territory of Sufferlandria We are looking for talented and passionate video editors/videographers to help us build the next generation of Sufferlandrian content. We’re planning… --- ## [SYSTM Homepage](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/systm-homepage/31211)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/systm-homepage/31211 "2026-05-04T06:44:18Z")
Anybody else having issues with the SYSTM home page? The home page won’t even load on the iOS app and the windows app keeps refreshing and doesn’t have “My Plan” or “Recent Activities” on it now. --- ## [SUF Oval Stickers](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/suf-oval-stickers/31146)
**Author:** [@emacdoug](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/emacdoug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/suf-oval-stickers/31146 "2026-04-22T09:55:39Z")
How can I get more of these SUF Stickers? I have 2 already in use and need more. Thank you! --- ## [Let’s see your pain cave](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/let-s-see-your-pain-cave/691)
**Author:** [@The\_Tall\_One](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/The_Tall_One)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/let-s-see-your-pain-cave/691 "2026-04-17T22:21:15Z")
I finally had some electricity run in my garage and looking for ideas - show me your pain caves. @David.McQuillen.KoS what happened to the store, must get a SUF flag to proudly display my citizenship. --- ## [Save Our Sport](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/save-our-sport/25114)
**Author:** [@Glen.Coutts](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Glen.Coutts)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/save-our-sport/25114 "2026-04-07T06:59:31Z")
Just when you thought the Power Station guy’s helmet was a bit, errrmmm…extra, there’s this I can’t wait for the local TT weekend warrior types to show up on a club ride with one of these bad boys. #saveoursport Ho… --- ## [PRO Ride's actual meaning](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/pro-rides-actual-meaning/31086)
**Author:** [@Holger1980](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Holger1980)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/pro-rides-actual-meaning/31086 "2026-03-27T17:15:34Z")
In case anyone was wondering what “ProRides” stands for, I found out today when I finally completed the Hammer Climb to collect the ProRides badge. The little poet laureate GvA in my head told me that it is actually an … --- ## [Reflections on the Tour of Sufferlandria 2026](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/reflections-on-the-tour-of-sufferlandria-2026/31039)
**Author:** [@Heretic](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Heretic)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/reflections-on-the-tour-of-sufferlandria-2026/31039 "2026-03-09T17:34:53Z")
As we finish this year’s Tour, it is time once again to reflect on our experiences. I will start out with my traditional post: To all those who started, even if they did not finish, to all who finished, however they fi… --- ## [Fifth (and Final?) Annual Tour Recovery Beverage Poll](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/fifth-and-final-annual-tour-recovery-beverage-poll/31002)
**Author:** [@Heretic](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Heretic)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/fifth-and-final-annual-tour-recovery-beverage-poll/31002 "2026-03-07T22:38:28Z")
What is your Recovery Beverage for the TOS 2026? You can make up to three choices. The poll closes at the end of the last stage. For those of you who pick other, please comment and tell us what is missing. Looks like … --- ## [What was your first concert? What's been your favourite?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/what-was-your-first-concert-whats-been-your-favourite/25452)
**Author:** [@Glen.Coutts](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Glen.Coutts)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/what-was-your-first-concert-whats-been-your-favourite/25452 "2026-03-04T19:46:35Z")
Continued from this thread: First was YES in 1977 and was/is still probably my favourite and most memorable. So SUFfing good for so many reasons from sound quality, to the show itself and their musicianship. It’s be… --- ## [Remastered Rue the Day](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/remastered-rue-the-day/28859)
**Author:** [@sir\_james.p](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/sir_james.p)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/remastered-rue-the-day/28859 "2026-02-18T10:57:43Z")
Rue the day is currently down as it is being remastered due to some licensing issues with the original footage. I hope that’s all that is changing, it’s a great video as is….. --- ## [What's your favourite SUF Video and Ice Cream Flavour](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/whats-your-favourite-suf-video-and-ice-cream-flavour/25083)
**Author:** [@Glen.Coutts](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Glen.Coutts)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/whats-your-favourite-suf-video-and-ice-cream-flavour/25083 "2026-02-15T07:09:56Z")
There are almost as many flavours of SUF video as there are of ice cream so here is your chance to tell the world (well the 20 or so folks who hang out in the forums at least) which is your favourite SUF vid and which is… --- ## [Motivation Lost, again](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/motivation-lost-again/30827)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/motivation-lost-again/30827 "2026-02-04T22:39:27Z")
On December 31, 2025, I set a goal to ride my bike everyday of 2026. Whether it was a hard workout, a long ride, just a leisurely ride or even just spinning lightly for 5 minutes because I was just exhausted from the day… --- ## [SUF De-Mastering](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/suf-de-mastering/30780)
**Author:** [@DavM](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/DavM)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/suf-de-mastering/30780 "2026-01-29T01:41:49Z")
Since the Company seem hell bent on De-Suffing the entire show here, I mean come on.. The 64. What the hell? What was wrong with Violator? So, to that end, I’ll give them a wee help with some name changes… I’ll start w… --- ## [Controlling a smart trainer](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/controlling-a-smart-trainer/30768)
**Author:** [@matt\_bott](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/u/matt_bott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/controlling-a-smart-trainer/30768 "2026-01-28T16:07:08Z")
Slightly random topic but is anyone here able to write the sort of code that controls our workouts? I had an idea a few years ago for a training system (not competing with SUF) a few years ago and can’t get the idea out… [Next page](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/c/the-nine-hammers-tavern-general-chat/12.md?page=1)