Fenix 8 Suggested Daily Workouts: Cycling Recommendations Missing?

Hello everyone,

I’ve been using the Fenix 8 for about a month now after upgrading from my Enduro 2, and I’ve noticed an issue with the Suggested Daily Workouts feature. On my Enduro 2, I used to receive daily suggestions for both running and cycling workouts, which I found incredibly useful. However, since switching to the Fenix 8, I’ve only been getting running suggestions and have yet to see a single cycling workout recommendation.

I’ve ensured that the watch tracks my cycling activities and records them properly. Is there a specific setting I might be missing, or does this require additional data to start generating cycling recommendations? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help!

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+1 Dr Phil 6 months ago

Do you have a running event scheduled that is being used for suggested workouts? If so, that is why you will only have running DSW.

+1 7402893 6 months ago

I have had exactly the same issue since I first bought the watch. Suggested cycling workouts are visible when you start the cycling activity, but not in the calendar or morning report. I haven't been successful finding a work around.

0 erancha 6 months ago in reply to Dr Phil

Thank you for the suggestion! I don’t currently have a running event scheduled, so I don’t think that’s the reason. However, I’ll double-check to ensure there isn’t a race inadvertently set as a primary event. I appreciate your help!

0 erancha 6 months ago in reply to 7402893

Yes, I’m experiencing exactly the same issue. In fact, I don’t even get a suggestion when I start the cycling activity. I hope I can find out why this is happening soon because I used this feature all the time on my previous watch, and I’d really like to use it on this one as well.

0 blake255 5 months ago

I'm experiencing the same problem with my Epix (Gen 2). I purchased power meters specifically for this feature, but it's been a bust so far.

0 omar.meer 5 months ago

I am having the same issue. I don't run and have never scheduled a running event.

I do cycling as my primary, weight lifting and yoga.

Cycling is set in Garmin Connect as my primary activity.

0 blake255 4 months ago in reply to blake255

I contacted Garmin support and received the following reply, which worked!

Sorry to hear you're not getting Daily Suggested Workouts for Cycling.

Do you have access to a Windows computer? If so, let's give this a try:

Plug the watch into the computer using the charging cable
Open File Explorer
Open the Epix (it will show as a drive under This PC)
Select Internal Storage > GARMIN > Coach
Delete the "schedule.fit" file
Unplug the watch
Check to see if the Cycling DSWs show

0 omar.meer 4 months ago in reply to blake255

Thanks, I'll give that a shot

0 erancha 4 months ago in reply to blake255

Thank you for sharing this solution! I wanted to follow these steps, but I realized that they are specifically for Windows users. Since I am using a MacBook, I wasn't able to apply them exactly as described.

However, I have also contacted Garmin support via email regarding this issue. Once I receive a response, I will share the steps for MacBook users here so that others can easily apply the solution as well.

Thanks again for your help!

0 erancha 3 months ago

Solution (Worked for Me)

After contacting Garmin Support and trying different suggestions, the method that finally worked was:

Join an event in Garmin Connect Calendar (e.g., a race or training plan).
Leave the event after joining.
Sync the watch with Garmin Connect.

After doing this, my cycling workout suggestions started appearing correctly.