A dynamic training system provides elevated load and energy demand on a rider of a moving bicycle out on the road or track. Resistance to movement of the bicycle is provided by a resistance unit which may include an eddy current brake. A processor may generate a control signal that adjusts the resistance to replicate the effort of riding a predetermined course or training protocol. Multiple riders at different times or locations can compete on a common virtual course. A stronger rider can be restrained by a heavier imposed load to keep pace together with a weaker rider, without compromising total power expenditure to keep the riders together.

A dynamic training system provides elevated load and energy demand on a rider of a moving bicycle out on the road or track. Resistance to movement of the bicycle is provided by a resistance unit which may include an eddy current brake. A processor may generate a control signal that adjusts the resistance to replicate the effort of riding a predetermined course or training protocol. Multiple riders at different times or locations can compete on a common virtual course. A stronger rider can be restrained by a heavier imposed load to keep pace together with a weaker rider, without compromising total power expenditure to keep the riders together.

A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.

A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.

A teaching aid for rotary motion of a pedal-driven wheeled vehicle features an arm configured to span from a lower end thereof positioned at a rotary pedal assembly of the pedal-driven wheeled vehicle in an upwardly and longitudinally inclined orientation to an upper end of the arm positioned at a longitudinally spaced location from the seat of the pedal-driven wheeled vehicle, which upper end is configured for gripping by a user. The aid further features a connector supported on the arm at or adjacent the lower end thereof, which is configured for attaching to the rotary pedal assembly on one side of the vehicle and at a spaced location from an axis of rotation of the rotary pedal assembly such that the arm acts as an extension for the user to drive rotary motion of the rotary pedal assembly by the user's hand.

A teaching aid for rotary motion of a pedal-driven wheeled vehicle features an arm configured to span from a lower end thereof positioned at a rotary pedal assembly of the pedal-driven wheeled vehicle in an upwardly and longitudinally inclined orientation to an upper end of the arm positioned at a longitudinally spaced location from the seat of the pedal-driven wheeled vehicle, which upper end is configured for gripping by a user. The aid further features a connector supported on the arm at or adjacent the lower end thereof, which is configured for attaching to the rotary pedal assembly on one side of the vehicle and at a spaced location from an axis of rotation of the rotary pedal assembly such that the arm acts as an extension for the user to drive rotary motion of the rotary pedal assembly by the user's hand.

The invention relates to a method, in particular a computer implemented method, of controlling a force and/or resistance generator of an exercise apparatus (1), which apparatus includes a plurality of physical transmission ratios (10, 4) between a user force input device (7-9) and the force and/or resistance generator and at least one shifter (12) to select a desired transmission ratio. The method includes the steps of determining the engaged physical transmission ratio, mapping the engaged physical gear ratio onto a virtual transmission ratio, and adapting the generated force and/or resistance based on the virtual transmission ratio.

The invention relates to a method, in particular a computer implemented method, of controlling a force and/or resistance generator of an exercise apparatus (1), which apparatus includes a plurality of physical transmission ratios (10, 4) between a user force input device (7-9) and the force and/or resistance generator and at least one shifter (12) to select a desired transmission ratio. The method includes the steps of determining the engaged physical transmission ratio, mapping the engaged physical gear ratio onto a virtual transmission ratio, and adapting the generated force and/or resistance based on the virtual transmission ratio.

An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a camera coupled to a processor; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.

An exercise equipment system with a movable support that is movable in a lateral direction, a sensor adapted to generate a lateral tilt signal, and a processor for generating a left or right turn output signal to a ride simulation in response to tilting of the exercise equipment during use. The exercise equipment may be a cycle mounted to a base. The processor may further filter out small magnitude sensor signals generated through left or right tilting that occurs during cycling, which are not indicative of a turn. The system may also include a display for visualizing a ride simulation of one or more network connected cycle avatars that are individually controlled with a lean-to-steer system.