Garmin is offering a new accessory specifically for ambitious (indoor) cyclists. The Tacx Alpine is designed to simulate mountain stages realistically and could, in principle, simplify preparation for races on a real bike.
Garmin not only offers a wide range of smartwatches, but also training accessories, not least for ambitious athletes. This includes trainers that – to put it simply – can be clamped onto a bicycle. This allows you to train in the comfort of your own home in winter or in bad weather, for example. The Tacx Alpine is one such training accessory from Garmin that is designed to further enhance training possibilities.
Although increased resistance on climbs can be easily simulated with the appropriate training equipment, the incline of the bike cannot. According to Garmin, the Tacx Alpine can simulate descents with gradients of up to 10% and climbs with gradients of up to 25%. The system automatically reacts to virtual gradient changes stored in training programs, eliminating the need for manual control. But the latter is optionally available anyway. Furthermore, the system can also be connected with a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing for interactive steering when paired with compatible apps.
A realistic riding experience is advertised, and the multidirectional mobility of the Neo 3M and the Neo Motion Plates is supported. Installation is easy: the bike is simply attached to the axle. The Tacx Alpine is available now from Garmin for $1,100, which does not include a turbo trainer.
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Silvio Werner, 2025-06-26 (Update: 2025-06-26)
