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[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

My understanding of the situation with strava adding time and hence docking average speed has to do with segments and auto-pause. Strava clearly state that all time inside a segment counts unless you have manually paused your recording, and clearly state that auto pause time counts. So if you apply this logically, of you have a segment where you have had to stop for 30 seconds for say a set of traffic lights, the time won't count on garmin but will count on strava. Hence as 30 seconds to your overall time, and this a lower average.

Does that make sense?

 

[Stonechat]

My understanding of the situation with strava adding time and hence docking average speed has to do with segments and auto-pause. Strava clearly state that all time inside a segment counts unless you have manually paused your recording, and clearly state that auto pause time counts. So if you apply this logically, of you have a segment where you have had to stop for 30 seconds for say a set of traffic lights, the time won't count on garmin but will count on strava. Hence as 30 seconds to your overall time, and this a lower average.

Does that make sense?

Yes I know segment time does not allow for pauses.
My beef is overall average speed. Strava has given me average speeds a few points lower on occasion.
I accept that all systems will have there oddities and in the end you have to work with them

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Yes I know segment time does not allow for pauses.
My beef is overall average speed. Strava has given me average speeds a few points lower on occasion.
I accept that all systems will have there oddities and in the end you have to work with them

The overall average speed includes the auto pause times for segments, hence it will always be lower if you have had to stop in a segment. It makes sense for it to be included from a 'competition' point of view.

I've been known to stop and have lunch inside a segment.. That really kills your average speed

 

[Stonechat]

Nice ride following broadly familiar roads at the start.

At Ripley (I think) there was a procession of historic bikes, including 2 penny farthings, with riders in Edwardian type clothes. Probably about 20 to 30 all told.

Did the three hills, Newlands Corner, Combe Lane, and Crocknorth, all one after the other, the took a different route back. I had seen a small hill on the map and paid no attention. Now as I started up it, there was a 20% sign. Not as long as the others, just manageable

https://www.strava.com/activities/310709261

46.64 miles @ 15.7 mph, not bad considering they were tough hills.
2221 feet climbed, another Strava underestimate.

Nice ride

P.s.

Again did pr on Combe Lane. Not surprised as I pushed too hard and was gasping at the top. Think I need an easier week though

 

[Effyb4]

I went on the 'easy' club run that my club have just started today. 49.5 miles with several new faces. Yes I was still the slowest, but I made it round. I think they will be doing weekly easy rides through the summer. Lets hope my legs have recovered by the next one.

https://www.strava.com/activities/310757422

 

[Stonechat]

I went on the 'easy' club run that my club have just started today. 49.5 miles with several new faces. Yes I was still the slowest, but I made it round. I think they will be doing weekly easy rides through the summer. Lets hope my legs have recovered by the next one.

https://www.strava.com/activities/310757422

Really well done @Effyb4
You must be pleased

 

[Kev.1995]

Hey guys haven't posted here in a while, finished my exams so found time to do my first 40 miler! previous rides have maxed at 30-35 due to not bringing food. (yes, i have only just realised the important of food of rides and I have to say I am glad I did!)

https://www.strava.com/activities/310909421

 

[Effyb4]

@Stonechat it definitely feels like an achievement. I have felt that I am too slow for club rides, for over a year now and I had been a little put off doing this route because of the climbing involved (most of my rides are very flat).

Well done @Kev.1995 I felt completely exhausted towards the end of my first 40 mile ride, but it wasn't long after that I did a 50 mile ride.

 

[Stonechat]

@Stonechat it definitely feels like an achievement. I have felt that I am too slow for club rides, for over a year now and I had been a little put off doing this route because of the climbing involved (most of my rides are very flat).

Well done @Kev.1995 I felt completely exhausted towards the end of my first 40 mile ride, but it wasn't long after that I did a 50 mile ride.

Well I have kept away from club rides too, think maybe I could now, have done some group rides, one of the groups has become a club, and there is a local club, I have always suspected they are too fast/serious/etc for me

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

@Stonechat it definitely feels like an achievement. I have felt that I am too slow for club rides, for over a year now and I had been a little put off doing this route because of the climbing involved (most of my rides are very flat

I too have kept away from club rides for the very same reason. In fact it wasn't until autumn last year that I felt I was getting fast enough and had the stamina for them as well. The irony of my position now is not lost on me!

 

[GreigM]

Got 25 miles in today, got myself a new bike a Triban 520, my Triban 5 was too big for me and no matter how much I tried to get it comfy it was not going to work so bit the bullet and got a new one with the right frame size, will sell the old bike and recoup some of the cost. New bike felt so much better so already well worth the outlay

My Mrs thinks I am mad but my old bike had blue highlights so most of my clothes were blue to match so my new one is red highlights so naturally I need a new wardrobe right?

 

[david k]

Feeling a bit fed up feeling so heavy legged and lethargic. After pushing myself to go out six days last week and do decent mileage, I am still putting weight on. Going for some blood tests next Monday and I'm almost hoping it is something like an under active thyroid so I at least have something to blame.

Did you get your results?

 

[Mo1959]

Did you get your results?

All came back normal thanks. Still not feeling as good as I did at this time last year but keeping plugging away. Maybe just old age. Lol.

 

[Stonechat]

Not ridden since Sunday - must get a ride in
I sound like a junkie needing a fix

 

[Mo1959]

Not ridden since Sunday - must get a ride in
I sound like a junkie needing a fix

I know the feeling. Although I am still finding my cycling hard work, I miss it when I don't get out. Dad has an early Dr's appointment this morning so just about to get ready to go over and pick him up so didn't have time for my early tootle. Almost perfect morning too. Oh well. I am sure a day off will do me good. At least the pooch has had 4 miles.

Hope you get out.