Silly STRAVA Racing

[MattHB]

Not tried e mailing. I either run Strava on the I phone or run Endomondo on the same and upload a tcx file from there

It's a pity endomondo doesn't support ant+ speed/cadence sensors or I'd use it. I have to email tcx files from cyclemeter at the mo.

 

[gaz]

Gotta love getting into top 10 on a segment you didn't even know existed. Better go back and give Mordern Road a proper go.

 

[Chrisc]

There's an easy way to sort that, go so fast no one can take you...

I have two like that. I had a bit tailwind and went so hard I nearly threw up. If anyone can get near 'em they're welcome to 'em now!

 

[Andrew_P]

I am convinced Strava is the reason I now have a Hernia, hmm where is that no win no fee number!

 

[lanternerouge]

Got a PB on the Wizard yesterday - so blimmin satisfying! Also am trying to beat someone down a descent near me - caned it yesterday and failed by 2 seconds!! Arrrgh!

Strava can really help me get motivated even if I am always in the bottom 20%!

 

[Andrew_P]

I alway check by Age and then weight, that always shows some improvement for me...

 

[SoloCyclist]

Got a PB on the Wizard yesterday - so blimmin satisfying! Also am trying to beat someone down a descent near me - caned it yesterday and failed by 2 seconds!! Arrrgh!

Strava can really help me get motivated even if I am always in the bottom 20%!

I've had three shots at one segment in particular and the last time I missed it by one second. 29.8mph average as well for a 1.5 mile sprint. In my defence it was wet I had on a backpack and white van man made me sit up when he nearly tried to cut across me then stoppped.

And further to what Loco said, I have found strava at the worst possible time as I'm meant to be taking it easy as I have a sore knee at the moment, but I just can't help but try when I know I'm in a segment.

 

[SportMonkey]

Yes the phone will work the GPS with data off, you can then load the ride when you are in a wifi hotspot. Caveat, I have only done it with Endomondo, but you can transfer ride files between the two apps.

I'd use Endomondo and transfer after.

 

[gb155]

Took a kom off fosyant on a climb yesterday on my ss

Proudest moment on a bike ever

 

[Sittingduck]

I've 'sniped' a couple of gooduns in the past week or so. Especially when it was very windy. Pick your KOM assaults, based upon the tailwind

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Anyone else having trouble getting the Strava app to sync today? I'm getting a persistent message about the Strava servers being unavailable, but it could well be my old phone!

 

[mangid]

Anyone else having trouble getting the Strava app to sync today? I'm getting a persistent message about the Strava servers being unavailable, but it could well be my old phone!

Down for maintenance, or so website says. Sat here itching to look at my times today, lucky if I have anything, but the ride felt good although no wind to assist on flat sections.

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Dan

 

[mangid]

Anyone else having trouble getting the Strava app to sync today? I'm getting a persistent message about the Strava servers being unavailable, but it could well be my old phone!

And Relax ....

It's back

 

[gaz]

Ugh... some guy just equaled my time on Vauxhall bridge southbound...

 

[Chrisc]

I love it when someone posts a ride with say 27mph average speed for a 50 miler with a note to the effect that it was "An easy ride out in the rain, taking it steady" ...

AND the personal excuse fest! I just got an "uh oh lost KOM" note when I logged in. 31 seconds quicker than my time, I'm still 33 seconds quicker than the next man up tho BUT, here we go, they're both in their 20's on TT bikes and I'm pushing 50 with bad knees, with a nail in one shoe and I'm crap to boot so their achievments mean nothing!! MUHAHAHA!

Strava ... helping cyclists who normally suck alone ... suck together ... but, still alone ... if you know what I mean ...