Make Sure Your Performance Monitor Is Up To Date

Posted on by rowsport

Concept2 have recently released an update for the PM5 that includes the following:

  • A fix for creating Ergathlon workouts
  • Improvements to Ergathlon workout logging when workouts are ended early
  • Improvements for racing
  • Improvement to drag factor logging.
  • Fix for interval workout logging  
  • Translation updates
  • Fix for listing workouts by type in memory
  • For BikeErgs, a fix for continuing JustRide pieces after a break in pedaling

For full release notes for your PM5, see the PM5 Firmware Timeline on our website.

The easiest way to update firmware is using our free app, ErgData. This will also automatically check your PM5 and tell you whenever there’s an update available. Depending on your firmware verson, you may also need a computer, the Concept2 Utility software and either a USB flash drive or USB cable.

As ever, we strongly encourage you to update to the latest firmware. For more information on how to update your monitor, see the PM5 Firmware page. If you have any questions, please let us know at info@concept2.com.

Your Personal Training Partner – ErgData

Posted on by rowsportadmin

ErgData is Concept2’s free app for iOS and Android devices that connects to your Concept2 Performance Monitor. ErgData is your personal training partner, serving as your connection to the Concept2 community. You can choose to erg together with other members of the community on the Real Time Loop. You can set up workouts straight from ErgData and store them as favorites, take part in the Concept2 Workout of the Day, view additional statistics and information during workouts, track and analyze your progress and more.

Features

  • Real Time Loop
  • Set the Performance Monitor
  • Apple Watch Compatible
  • Choose Your Display and Make It Your Own
  • Challenge Yourself
  • Track Your Progress
  • Workout of the Day
  • Accessibility

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible with the PM5. PM3 and PM4 users can retrofit a PM5 to their existing machine.
  • Compatible with the Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg
  • Available for both Apple iOS and Android
  • Connect to Apple Health and Google Fit
  • Connects via Bluetooth only

Note: Please do not use a USB stick with the PM5 at the same time as using ErgData as this may interfere with workouts being saved.

Sourcing from: https://www.concept2.com/service/software/ergdata

2023 全港中學室內三項鐵人錦標賽成績 (2023 Inter-Secondary School Indoor Triathlon Championships Results) 8-July-2023

Posted on by rowsportadmin

The 2023 Hong Kong Inter-Secondary School Indoor Triathlon Championships was successfully held on July 28 at the Jockey Club Sha Tin Rowing Centre, No. 27 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin. There was a total of 254 entries in this event. For the results, please refer to the attachment.

2023 全港中學室內三項鐵人錦標賽已在7月28日於沙田源禾路27號，賽馬會沙田賽艇中心完滿舉行。 是次活動共有254個參賽人次，各項成績請參看附件。

2023-e585a8e6b8afe4b8ade5adb8e7949fe5aea4e585a7e4b889e9a085e990b5e4babae98ca6e6a899e8b3bde68890e7b8be-1Download

2023 全港中學室內三項鐵人錦標賽 (2023 Inter-Secondary School Indoor Triathlon Championships) 8-July-2023

Posted on by rowsportadmin

在三年多的疫情中，全港市民運動量明顯下降。為再次提升全港中學生體能，賽艇運動亞洲有限公司將於2023年7月8日舉辦『2023 全港中學室內三項鐵人錦標賽』，為校園引入更多不同的室內運動。

During the epidemic, the amount and quality of exercise among Hong Kong citizens has dropped significantly. In order to improve the physical fitness of Hong Kong secondary school students, Rowport Asia Ltd. will hold the “2023 Hong Kong Secondary School Indoor Triathlon Championship” on July 8, 2023 to introduce more indoor exercise variety to the school campus.

有關報名及賽事詳情，請瀏覽以下附件：

For registration and competition details, please visit the attachment below:

2023 全港中學室內三項鐵人錦標賽 比賽章程Download

Price Increase Notice

Posted on by rowsport

Due to continued increases in product and logistics costs, we are planning a price increase to the majority of Concept2 Erg and Oar products effective from 3rd October 2022. The new price will be available soon for orders after 3rd October 2022.

The increase will help us to provide the very best products and services to you.

Don’t miss the chance to purchase the ergo and oar products before price increase.

Take action now! Stay safe and healthy!

BikeErg World Sprints (6 – 10 July) Coming Up Soon

Posted on by rowsportadmin

The BikeErg World Sprints are a virtual indoor cycling championships modeled after the successful SkiErg World Sprints.

When and Where

The BikeErg World Sprints takes place between July 6-10, 2022. This is a virtual race that can take place anywhere in the world, all you need is a BikeErg!

The Details

  • Complete a single workout of exactly 4000 meters on the Concept2 BikeErg at your club, gym, school or home July 6-10, 2022.
  • Workouts MUST be set up as a single distance 4000m workout (On a PM5: Select Workout > New Workout > Single Distance > set distance to 4000m). Interval workouts, even with zero rest, will not be accepted.
  • If asked to verify the calibration you MUST do so.
  • Individuals should enter their time in their Concept2 Online Logbook by July 11 21:00 GMT (17:00 ET).
  • Events should send their results by email to ranking@concept2.com using the result form below. Results must be emailed by July 11 21:00 GMT (17:00 ET).

Late submissions cannot be accepted. All results MUST be submitted by July 11 21:00 GMT (17:00 ET).

Due to the time required to compile and check race results, final results should be ready by 12 pm GMT on July 12, 2022.

Training

Need some help preparing? Check out our training plan:

If you are interested in it, please find the official website as follows: 

https://log.concept2.com/challenges/bikeerg-sprints

ErgRace Online: The Next Step for Indoor Racing

Posted on by rowsportadmin

Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic saw indoor racing grind to a halt. With race organizers around the world looking for solutions to replace their usual events, virtual racing became a priority project and Concept2 started working on ErgRace Online.

You can find more information on the website:

https://www.concept2.com/service/software/ergrace-online 

Olympic Virtual Series Rowing Event (31 May – 23 June)

Posted on by rowsport

If you love to row and would like to participate in the first-ever Olympic Virtual Series while helping others, sign up on 31 May and join the Olympic Virtual Series Rowing Event.

For the first time ever, rowers from all around the globe will collectively row from Rio to Tokyo during the Rowing Event in the Olympic Virtual Series. 

The competition, which spans three weeks, allows those interested in joining by rowing from a personal rowing machine (at home or at your gym) or on the open water.

Different rowing workouts will be shared weekly. Besides following the weekly workouts, you will also be supporting a charitable cause through the Olympic Refuge Foundation and help donate $11,000 US (10,000 CHF) to a programme that supports young people affected by displacement through sport! 

If you are interested in it, please find the official website as follows: 

https://olympics.com/en/news/if-you-love-to-row-and-would-like-to-participate-in-the-first-ever-olympic-virtu