GP Lama

GP Lama Husband. Internetwork technology expert. Cyclist. Traveller. Bone breaker. Melbourne, sometimes. Llamas. Always llamas. Mostly bikes and technology.

With years of industry experience in the technology space, I'm using that knowledge and skill set to demystify and further promote the use of technology in the cycle sport domain. I've been blogging for years over on my website. Race reports, rides, travel, everything Australia. In the last few years there's been a huge convergence of the two. (Our bike computers now have WiFi!) YouTube is also an

other platform I've used to share the adventure. Through my years of racing I've ridden ergos (indoor cycling) a lot. I own more indoor trainers than shoes. I've also use ALL the software from Spinervals, Trainer Road, Sufferfest (with Knighthood!), Zwift, etc. TACX have mentioned that I've been a huge influence in making 'indoor training exciting'.

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Web: http://shanemiller.net
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gplama
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/gplama
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/ --------------------------

When you have to check the date to ensure it's not April 1st.... and it's not. 😲"Limiting the size of bike computers is ...
06/06/2026

When you have to check the date to ensure it's not April 1st.... and it's not. 😲

"Limiting the size of bike computers is intended to prevent an excessive increase in the amount of data available during races, which could significantly compromise rider safety. "

Screen size is a bad proxy for distraction. More thoughts on this over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9nFBr-ARdP4

The Digital Peloton News - Going a little deeper than just the press release details on a few things that have crossed m...
05/06/2026

The Digital Peloton News - Going a little deeper than just the press release details on a few things that have crossed my desk in the last week or so.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/uNGZdbbEt7Q

I spoke about "AI" coaching back in 2018 on a Lama Drives. This is all still relevant 8 years on, even more so with the ...
02/06/2026

I spoke about "AI" coaching back in 2018 on a Lama Drives. This is all still relevant 8 years on, even more so with the new Strava MCP released today.

IMO there's a LOT more it can do than just giving you interval sessions.

My thoughts on where things are headed in the cycling coaching space with all this activity data being uploaded to Strava, Garmin Connect, Zwift, etc. It's a...

Garmin Edge firmware 31.29 brings a big changelog across the x40, x50, and Edge MTB units, with headline additions inclu...
28/05/2026

Garmin Edge firmware 31.29 brings a big changelog across the x40, x50, and Edge MTB units, with headline additions including Bosch smart system eBike support, improved Garmin Connect gear tracking, and radar data screen color-mode support for Varia 820 users.

Details: https://youtu.be/jlXjpgp86GY

Garmin’s Varia RearVUE 820 gets firmware 6.70 and MyBikeRadarTraffic has been updated to work with the Varia 820 when pa...
26/05/2026

Garmin’s Varia RearVUE 820 gets firmware 6.70 and MyBikeRadarTraffic has been updated to work with the Varia 820 when paired over Secure Bluetooth, allowing Edge users to display and record vehicle counts, approach speeds, and detection locations. 🚴🏼‍♂️.......🚗⚠️

Full details: https://youtu.be/Ucfq_p3JT0A

A welcome update for anyone using Zwift Play controllers: Firmware 2.0.1 has landed, pairing both controllers together s...
24/05/2026

A welcome update for anyone using Zwift Play controllers: Firmware 2.0.1 has landed, pairing both controllers together so they now appear as a single Bluetooth connection to the game - just like the Zwift Ride and Click v2 controllers.

Full details here: https://youtu.be/vMLtSTZF7pw

The move away from open standards like ANT+ toward proprietary ecosystems is changing how our devices connect, what feat...
30/04/2026

The move away from open standards like ANT+ toward proprietary ecosystems is changing how our devices connect, what features we get, and who controls the experience. If you’re buying new gear, this is something you need to understand.

Full discussion over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DW5m9X9Qjug

Back on the mic talking bike tech, power meters, indoor training, and the latest industry news. If you were into the Zwi...
30/04/2026

Back on the mic talking bike tech, power meters, indoor training, and the latest industry news. If you were into the ZwiftCast back in the day and want to stay across everything Zwift (and beyond), add this one to your podcast feed!

Just the first episode of what we hope is a long-running and useful community Zwift podcast.

Here’s one we didn’t see coming - Zwift has acquired Rouvy (and FulGaz along with it). Two of the biggest platforms in i...
29/04/2026

Here’s one we didn’t see coming - Zwift has acquired Rouvy (and FulGaz along with it). Two of the biggest platforms in indoor cycling are now effectively under one roof. 🥁😀

What does this mean for Zwifters and Rouvy subscribers right now? Full breakdown over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0pGEMsf-nGI

Revisiting a power meter I tested a few months ago to check whether the issues were just a one-off unit fault. Turns out...
25/04/2026

Revisiting a power meter I tested a few months ago to check whether the issues were just a one-off unit fault. Turns out they weren’t. 🤔

After initially downplaying the issues I reported as “not that important” and likely due to installation, the company has now acknowledged the problems... and have said "We hope to address this problem in our next-generation product," 🤔

YouTube: https://youtu.be/YK8fBRiLOho

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