Tacx Cosmos Bike Trainer

Cosmos The Cosmos belongs at the very top in terms of training. It is a super power trainer for professionals and amateurs who want scientifically to get the most out of their training. This high-end ergotrainer has a very powerful motor brake for extreme training sessions. For instance you can deliver over 1,000 Watts of braking power with low frequency pedalling. The brake is designed to convert the heat released during cycling into current that is then fed back to the mains.
	This means that you generate your own energy. In addition, this brake provides true-to-life simulations of descents and climbs. The resistance meticulously emulates what is experienced on the road. Climbs feel true to life. Running downhill the rear wheel is driven so you can stop pedalling!
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	The computer has a memory with up to 360 hours capacity and a full-color display that shows power (watts), speed, pedalling frequency and heart rate. With the Cosmos you set your training programs to power, gradient resistance or heart rate and have your fitness tested professionally. With a program in gradient resistance you can vary the percentage gradient from -5% to +20%. The calculations are very precise so that the many weather conditions that you experience out in the open are simulated realistically indoors. Aside from the serious training work you can ride in races with up to five opponents visible by means of a bar chart on the display. Using the Analyzer software you can bring up previously completed training in the form of charts and tables. You can exchange information about the training programs and scores over the internet with your coach or cycling pals. The Cosmos includes a Skyliner front wheel support.
FUNCTION OVERVIEW   Programmable date Users  weight, sex, height, date of birth, heart rate zones (calculated automatically) Opponents select up to 5 different opponents Training 99 programmes with settings for slope, power or heart rate maximum of 99 routes per programme, time or distance based Time from 10 seconds to 60 minutes Distance from 0.1 km to 99.9 km Slope from -5% to +20% Power from 10 watts to 990 watts Heart rate from 30 bpm to 230 bpm Sample 2, 5 or 10 seconds Clock / date hours, minutes, seconds, day, month, year Time English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian Weight kg of lbs Speed km/h or mph Consumption  kCal, kJoule Sound on or off Scale factor Calibration 80 to 120	Training information   Speed current speed, stopwatch, trip distance, total distance, maximum speed, average speed Cadence current cadence, average cadence, maximum cadence, total number of revolutions during the session Power current power, average power, maximum power, total consumption in kcal Heart rate current heart rate, average heart rate, maximum heart rate, time below bottom limit, time within heart rate limits, time above the top limit.

Amstel Gold Race: Ride the Amstel Gold Race, the only Pro Tour classic in the Netherlands and let yourself be cheered on by the thousands of spectators alongside the road and on the stands. The film was made with a camera mounted on the jury car driving just ahead of the leading pack. This allows you to experience this specific competitive atmosphere to the optimum. The route takes you on countless hill roads like the Eyserbosweg, Keutenberg and Cauberg through the rolling landscape of South Netherlands (59 km). Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Mallorca Tour: Visit Majorca, Europe’s most popular cycling island. The start is located to the north of Algaida on the western side of the island. The picturesque route takes you on quiet roads through a gently rolling landscape. You cycle through small villages passing by Petra, Sa Vall and the rather busier towns of Manacor and Llucmajor. The many small hills on the way to Algaida makes this a demanding route. After the five kilometre climb of the Cura you finish at the Monastery of Randa (63 minutes). Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Namur to Revin: Namur to Revin (80km) follows the meandering Meuse river as it cuts through the Ardennes & eventually becomes the border between France & Belgium. The ride features mostly flat river bank roads which pass old Gothic style towns & Napoleonic fortifications built onto the flanking hills to defend the river & borders. This the route alternates between small hills & flat river bank roads. Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Aube Valley: This 81 km long tour takes you along the tranquil river Aube through a rural region of Champagne in France. It’s a warm autumn day with practically no traffic as you journey from one medieval village to the next through this mostly forgotten region of France. At times the route deviates from the Aube River to take in some light hills but this route is never really tough unless you want it to be! This is an outstanding route for a good steady distance training or relaxing recovery ride. Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Milan San Remo: Milan – San Remo is well known as the opening Spring Classic. This typically Italian Classic is famous for its extremely long distance at close to 300 km, incredibly high speeds along wide open coastal roads & the short climbs encountered towards the end. Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Passo del Gavia: The Passo del Gavia, Passo del Vivione and the Passo della Presolana are famous climbs, frequently ridden during the Tour of Italy. The assent of the Passo del Gavia (2,621m) is one of the most notorious climbs from the ‘Giro’ with narrow winding roads that are difficult to cycle, steep gradients and towards the top deep cuttings into the snow. The narrow road across the Passo del Vivione (1,828m) is long and shady, with panoramas of magnificent valleys. The ascent of the Passo della Presolana (1,297 m) is short and challenging. The weather conditions are perfect: plenty of sun, clear blue skies and snow along the sides of the road – nature at its breathtakingly best! Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Lombardy Tour: The Tour of Lombardy is known in Italy as the Tour of the falling Leaves. This race is the traditional end to the Classic season. This extremely tough 105km ride has some quite challenging climbs that include the 8,7km road up to the world famous Madonna del Ghisallo (chapel of the patron saint of Cyclists). The route winds & twists its way around part of lake Como that's situated in the heart of the incredibly scenic Lombardy countryside.

Tour of Flanders: This classic, world-class event conjures up a real racing atmosphere. The ladies' course (85 km) was filmed from a car that drove ahead of the peloton, giving the impression that you are the front-runner. After the town of Ronse, the well-known, classic Tour of Flanders' ascents such as the Kruisberg, the Leberg and the Tenbossestraat follow each other in rapid succession. After the Bosberg, you will finish in Ninove. The Tour of Flanders is known for its short, steep climbs, rapid descents, narrow, winding roads and cobblestones. The course is varied and unpredictable. It requires maximum concentration. The strongest cyclists ride at the front. Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Mont Ventoux: Climbing the Mont Ventoux (1,909m) is a challenge for well-trained riders. This legendary mountain, the 'Giant of the Provence', lies in Provence in France. The film offers two ascents. The start is at the east side of the picturesque little village of Sault. You cycle past vineyards, through woods with oak trees, pines and elms to reach the misty top via the famous lunar landscape. After a lightning fast descent, you will arrive at the ancient village of Malaucéne. The second climb starts to the west of the Mont Ventoux, with various steep sections. You will end at the top – and a fine performance it will  Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Alpine Classic: This world-famous pleasure ride is a difficult stage with unforgettable views of the Alps, breathtaking descents and steep climbs. You cycle along spectacular walls of snow, along glaciers, villages, through tunnels and over bridges. The 58-km course starts halfway down the Col du Télégraphe and runs along prominent places such as the Valloir ski resort, across the Col du Galibier (2,500m), down the Col du Lautaret (2,000m), the hamlet La Grave and the dam bridge at Lac du Chambon. After the village of Les Clapier there is a long, flat road to Bourg d’Oisans, where you can pause to catch your breath. You finish this epic ride with a hefty climb up the world most famous climb Alpe-d'Huez to the finish at the mountain ski resort of the same name (1,839m). Video preview Window's Media Player may be required.

Ardennes MTB ride [in HD]: The first part of this ride was specifically made for mountainbikers & those that want to get a taste of nature. Taking you into an undulating forest deep in the Ardennes on a sunny autumn day, you will soon forget the winter blues outside. The second part of the ride takes to the roads in the same Ardennes region in Belgium which are mostly rolling.

Pyrenees Stage [in HD]: The images of this awesome trip though the Pyrenees in France speak for themselves. This is simply a must have real life video if you enjoy the challenge of the mountains. Tacx sponsored Discovery Channel rider George Hincapie won this stage that was one of the toughest of the 2005 Tour. Now you can taste what he achieved this day by riding the last 3 Cols of the grueling stage 15!

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