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Smart Sensors, Simplified
Date Posted: 10 July 2017
Whether you swim, run, ride, or do any sort of exercise or activity which you track using your smartphone, or any sort of Garmin , Wahoo Fitness , Polar , TomTo m device, the chances are you are familiar with (have been frustrated/confused by) Blu Read more....
Performance Refined - The Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT
Date Posted: 19 May 2017
As I’ve alluded to in my blogs of late – I’m becoming a bit of a Wahoo fan-boy. And needless to say, I wasted no time getting my hands on their newest addition to the ELEMNT family – the BOLT. Having ridden with their flagship GPS computer, the Wahoo Read more....
How to prepare for the 2017 Kokoda Challenge
Date Posted: 10 May 2017
At approximately 7:00am on Saturday the 15 th of July, crammed into Mudgeeraba’s Firth Park, 2,500 anxious but eager humans will once again begin the 39 hour, 96 kilometre (and 48km) Kokoda challenge, in recognition of Australia’s 39 th Battalion - the first line of defence against the Japanese, who fought on PNG’s original Kokoda track in 1942. In the spirit of mateship, endurance, courage and sacrifice, participants will make their way across 12 creeks, Read more....
Salomon Gift with Purchase promotion
Date Posted: 17 April 2017
Buy any Salomon Footwear together with a Salomon Gear bag to receive $70 worth Tailwind Nutrition for FREE ! Enjoy 14 hours of Fuel and electrolytes from our good friends Tailwind Nutrition for FREE! The nutrition gift pack includes 2 x Tailwind Stick Packs of each Flavour - for a total of 14 hours fuel and electrolytes to keep you going ($70 RRP). Simply purchase any of the following Salomon Trail running footwear combined with a Salomon Hydrat Read more....
TomTom Cashback Promotion
Date Posted: 25 March 2017
Claim up to $100 Cashback on TomTom Spark and Adventurer Fitness Watches! Purchase an eligible TomTom Spark or Adventurer between the 25th March and 2nd July 2017 and receive up to $100 cash back. Simply complete the online registration form within 30 days of purchase with a copy of the original receipt, the product's barcode and serial number. Eligible Products Include: Read more....
Train Smarter: Quality and Quantity
Date Posted: 2 March 2017
I am sure you have heard them all before; “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, “Pain is temporary”. Yes, you will be uncomfortable at times during your training, you are not going to improve if you avoid reaching this state during exercise, and you should push yourself to a point that you would identify as being ‘painful’. All these sayings do have merit, within context . As a cyclist, I found it hard to come to terms with the importance of understanding pain Read more....
Introducing Garmin's new Fenix 5 range
Date Posted: 17 February 2017
Alongside Garmin’s Forerunner range, the Fenix line has evolved over the last few years into the American tech giant’s most popular family of premium multisport watches. The Fenix watch range was designed to be rugged and functional, like a pure-bread adventure-specific multisport device, yet still stylish enough to wear to work. Garmin has recently announced the release of the new Read more....
Wahoo Kickr Power Trainer vs 2016 Kickr Direct-Drive Smart Power Trainer
Date Posted: 6 January 2017
If you have found yourself involved in a conversation about indoor training or trainers over the past year or so, the chances are you are familiar with the Wahoo KICKR. The Wahoo KICKR Power Trainer has been immensely popular in our store, and across the globe. Its huge success can be credited to its host of modern-tech, compatibility features, and has been assisted by promotion from World Tour Cycling team, Sky (2016 Tour De France winners). There is a huge market for stationa Read more....
Suunto Christmas Cashback Offer
Date Posted: 14 November 2016
Up to $100 Cashback on selected Suunto Watches Customers who purchase a Suunto Watch between the 14th November 2016 and 31st December 2016 can get up to $100 cashback. This offer is just in time for Christmas! Models included in this deal are the M2, M5, Core, Ambit 3, Traverse, Spartan Sport and Spartan Ultra r Read more....
Ensure you're always putting your best foot forward with our shoe advisor
Date Posted: 1 November 2016
As athletes, we know the right shoe can make all the difference. But we also know that finding your perfect match amongst the endless range of brands and models available can be a real challenge. At Wildfire Sports, we stock a variety of footwear to support everyone from the gym to the trails, and our shoe advisor ensures we never sell a pair of shoes unless we know they’re going to do exactly what you want them to. Shoes can be your best investment, but without the proper guidance Read more....
Wahoo ELEMNT GPS Cycling Computer Product Review
Date Posted: 1 November 2016
Despite countless attempts by others to challenge them for their spot at the pinnacle of the GPS cycling computer range, Garmin has reigned supreme since the release of their Garmin Edge 500 head unit back in 2009. But early this year, Wahoo Fitness (known globally for the success of their KICKR trainers) announced the release of their GPS cycling computer, the Read more....
The Endura Tour Down Under Competition
Date Posted: 7 October 2016
Endura Sports Nutrition has just launched an exciting new promotion where you can win 5 x VIP Packages to the 2017 Tour Down Under . Packages are an all-expenses-paid, twin-share 4 day pass experience at the event. Known as the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere, this premier cycling event is held on the 14th - 22nd of January in South Australia. The Santos Tour Down Un Read more....
Garmin Edge 820 Review
Date Posted: 6 September 2016
The Garmin Edge 820 is the newest addition to the highly regarded Garmin Edge cycling specific computer range. This compact device is for competitors or serious achievers who want GPS navigation, as well as advanced performance monitoring and dynamics. The Edge 820 slots in comfortably between its predecessor the Read more....
Best Nutrition to use for a High Performance Race
Date Posted: 15 July 2016
Whether you’re training, racing, or recovering, correct nutrition is a crucial component and one which is often overlooked by even the most experienced of athletes. Regardless of how long you are training for or how hard you are training, without replacing the key vitamins and nutrients lost during exercise, you are not only slowing down your progress - but you may be moving backwards. To ensure you are performing at an optimal level when it really counts, we have created Read more....
Ultra Trail 100 Checklist
Date Posted: 19 April 2016
From the 11th to the 15th of May hundreds of runners will partake in Australia's most challenging, stunning and prestigious 100km trail running event. The Ultra Trail 100 course is located in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park offering breath taking views over the elevation gain of up to 4,300m. Read more....
Garmin Forerunner 230 vs Forerunner 235
Date Posted: 1 April 2016
The Garmin Forerunner 230 and Garmin Forerunner 235 are the latest mid-range watches released by Garmin to replace the Forerunner 220 and Forerunner 225 respectively. With measurement of distance Read more....
Garmin Forerunner 235 v Forerunner 225
Date Posted: 18 March 2016
The Forerunner 235 is the latest mid-range watch released by Garmin with an inbuilt optical heart rate monitor and has a range of added and upgraded features compared to the Forerunner 225 it replaces. Both the Forerunner 235 and Read more....
Our TOP 5 products to use on a bike
Date Posted: 26 February 2016
As many cyclists know, it isn't just the idea and the feeling of a ride that excites them. Spending hours and days researching new techniques, training and using new tools to help them improve their performance is half of a cyclists life. We have created a list of our top 5 products that we think cycling enthusiasts should own, or at least know enough about to host a heated discussion. These products not only help to keep you safe, but also report on your performance and help p Read more....
Vivosmart HR vs Vivofit 2
Date Posted: 27 December 2015
The Garmin Vivosmart HR and Garmin Vivofit 2 are the latest activity trackers offered by Garmin, designed to provide all the information you need to get moving. Both devices feature a step counter that personalises your daily goal based on your prior activity levels, and measure distance and calories b Read more....
INOV8 Lifting Shoes – Expanded Range
Date Posted: 7 December 2015
With state-of-the-art weight lifting technology, the Inov-8 Fastlift™ range delivers stability, support and structure in the heel and mid foot. This shoe delivers category leading flexibility and comfort in the forefoot through Inov-8's renowned Meta-Flex™ system. The Fastlift™ sets a new standard in weightlifting as the lightest product of its kind. The Inov8 Fastlift™ Read more....
