Silly STRAVA Racing

[Frood42]

I'm not saying anyone does it. But on something like a steep climb then removing any dead weight is going to make a difference.

Removing deadweight, like the rider in my case..?
(private joke, I have lost 4 stone and have another 2 stone to go)

 

[gaz]

...and so it was attacked

http://app.strava.com/segments/2581864

Had another go today, not as fresh as I would have liked after a fairly fast paced ride down CS7 with a headwind but still went from 93rd to 31st.

 

[HLaB]

An armchair KOM from the Sportive I done at the weekend, so hopefully it'll stand for a year

 

[Matthew_T]

Had two goes this evening. Managed to get joint KOM even though it felt much slower.
http://app.strava.com/activities/64527127#1225182169
Got a 3rd and 4th place too.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Does anyone know if the new veloviewer (version 3) has an update feature, or similar, for checking for deleted or flagged segments?? The old version had it on the update page. Found it useful.

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[gaz]

Does anyone know if the new veloviewer (version 3) has an update feature, or similar, for checking for deleted or flagged segments?? The old version had it on the update page. Found it useful.

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I suspect it might fall under one of the other updates but I have asked ben about this.
Will update when I get a response.

 

[gaz]

Does anyone know if the new veloviewer (version 3) has an update feature, or similar, for checking for deleted or flagged segments?? The old version had it on the update page. Found it useful.

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yep. My update process should automatically remove flagged and deleted segments (although it may well still be a bit buggy)

 

[Spartak]

Commute home tonight I averaged 27km/h over 22kms !

Missed out on a KOM by 1 second had to slow for a red light at end of segment !!!

http://app.strava.com/segments/3922908

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Don't know if that means he will list the segs though or just remove them automatically. I find it a pain in the arse when people constantly flag segments and/or delete or edit segments. This function kept you up to speed.
Would be good if we could keep up to date on here RE the new updates. Cheers.

 

[400bhp]

Try as I might, I cannot see any difference in this to the junedoggle. All of your miles, on road or off-road, count towards your total, just like any other distance challenge. Is this the lamest attempt at spinning the challenge theme yet? I think it might be.

Open every month, our mileage training series is there when you need an extra challenge. In July’s version, we’re not only challenging you to ride as many kilometers as you can during the month, we’re also challenging you to deviate from normal routes and explore some new terrain.

 

[VamP]

Open every month, our mileage training series is there when you need an extra challenge. In July’s version, we’re not only challenging you to ride as many kilometers as you can during the month, we’re also challenging you to deviate from normal routes and explore some new terrain.

Yeah but what's the point of calling it dirt when off road is not recognised in ANY way?

 

[fossyant]

Must say I don't strip anything from the bike. Most of my KOMs or high placings are on a fully loaded panniered fixed. This morning was packed panniers with heavy locks. Even got a couple of off road KOMS riding heavy Studded Tyres (when it wasn't icy). There are, however, a number of KOMS that are out of reach of my fixed gearing. Hmm maybe if I put an airzound on, facing backwards this would give me a little extra oomph ??

 

[4F]

Must say I don't strip anything from the bike. Most of my KOMs or high placings are on a fully loaded panniered fixed. This morning was packed panniers with heavy locks. Even got a couple of off road KOMS riding heavy Studded Tyres (when it wasn't icy). There are, however, a number of KOMS that are out of reach of my fixed gearing. Hmm maybe if I put an airzound on, facing backwards this would give me a little extra oomph ??

I think fixed KOM's should count double

 

[fossyant]

I think fixed KOM's should count double

So do I, with the added bonus of a free fire extinguisher !

 

[Matthew_T]

So much traffic when I went out today!
I was overtaking cars on this segment: http://app.strava.com/activities/64680183#1228910307
And got held up by a woman on this segment: http://app.strava.com/activities/64680183#1228910297 (she did apologise though).

And to top it all off, my saddle bag came loose on this segment: http://app.strava.com/activities/64680183#1228910291 meaning that I had to man handle it in place until I finished the course. It ruined my time.

Such a glorious day today and everyone else messes it up for me. Get off the roads!