Strexit...

[Tail End Charlie]

Years ago I used to set monthly targets etc, one day on the last of the month, I needed to do 50 miles to hit target. I rode 25, turned round and rode the same route back. I didn't enjoy it and I decided to ditch the computer and now just ride when I feel like it, for however long. I now ride more than I've ever done.
I do keep a very rough total for maintenance purposes.
That said, I am on strava, but only put longer rides on, don't follow anyone and look at it to see if I improve over the months. I don't flog myself on segments but it's nice to see improvements, especially over the summer.

 

[Dogtrousers]

This ^^^
Strava is for people without the balls to race ...

I've never really understood this. I play backgammon on my phone ... Does that mean I don't have the balls to gamble with high rollers? Or just that I'm quite happy playing on my phone? If I was capable of, and interested in, riding fast I might do Strava. But I am neither, so I don't.

 

[Brandane]

Let Strava work for YOU; not the other way round.
I use it sometimes, but not if I'm on my normal local rides. I like to look at the map trace after I get home, just to find out where I've been, and figure out if there might be a better route to try the next time.

 

[Donger]

Well done, @Pikey. Welcome back from the dark side. I'm still using my flatnav for getting around, and steadfastly refusing to convert to Strava/Garmin etc. Any time you fancy a relaxed tour around the lanes of Wiltshire I'd be up for it. Enjoyed the Flapjack with you earlier this year and wouldn't mind exploring the area a bit more. You still freaking out all the local horses with your trike?

 

[jonny jeez]

This ^^^
Strava is for people without the balls to race ...

Rubbish.

Not everyone on Strava is some form of frustrated road racer.

Have said it before, three things that have had a major impact on my fitness (and life) over the last 5 years are. Buying a road bike, finding strava and finding cyclechat

I use strava to share the distance that I ride (and locations) with likeminded friends. It has nothing to do...whatsoever...with speed, just distance.

 

[Milkfloat]

Less than a third of my rides end up on Strava, but I do use it for logging the more interesting trips. The stats are interesting, even if I don't understand them all but they don't rule my life. I ride because I love it, not to hit a number. I am glad that strava did not exist in my racing days, I think it could have become a bit of a millstone for me even if it would have improved my performances.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Can we put a moratorium on people combining other words with "exit"? It's about as irritating as appending "gate" to words to describe any scandalous event.

 

[Pikey]

Well done, @Pikey. Welcome back from the dark side. I'm still using my flatnav for getting around, and steadfastly refusing to convert to Strava/Garmin etc. Any time you fancy a relaxed tour around the lanes of Wiltshire I'd be up for it. Enjoyed the Flapjack with you earlier this year and wouldn't mind exploring the area a bit more. You still freaking out all the local horses with your trike?

Ha ha!!! I forgot about the horses on the flapjack

Yeah, I've had to stop and stand up from my trike probably 20 times in the last six weeks, them nags hate my recumbent. Although it did lead to a horsey type woman remarking what a nice guy I was, and she did look pretty good in her jodphurs

Yeah mate, I'm well up for some Wiltshire cycling in the coming weeks, There are some really nice rides out Lyneham way or even over Salisbury Plain if you are feeling a bit testy!!

Good riding with you on the flapjack btw matey, sorry I had to cry off!!

 

[Pikey]

Can we put a moratorium on people combining other words with "exit"? It's about as irritating as appending "gate" to words to describe any scandalous event.

Freaking Exitgate isn't it...

 

[Smokin Joe]

Can we put a moratorium on people combining other words with "exit"? It's about as irritating as appending "gate" to words to describe any scandalous event.

You mean no more Stravagate threads?

 

[PMarkey]

Put all my rides on ridewithgps.com as I prefer the ride information you get plus I plan most of my routes on there anyway , that said I do post up to Strava for friends that want to see where I have been but I have no interest in segments or king of the mountains .

Paul

 

[Lonestar]

Never had strava and don't intend to start now.

 

[Venod]

Stop taking it too seriously, it is good for logging your rides, discovering new routes and upsetting the cocky youngsters when you beat them on a segment, albeit with a tailwind that would probably enable them to leave you standing if they had the same tail wind.

 

[Hill Wimp]

F*ck it, I'm sick of it now...

I cant go out for a ride without pressuring myself, worrying about segments, my average speed, what way the wind is blowing, whether my tyre pressure is optimal, should I do the latest climbing challenge...

I forgot why I started riding in the first place...

I've forgotten to enjoy myself on my trike rides...

I'm Strava's Nigel Farage, goodbye, I'm leaving...

I have a new shiny non gps bike computer and my fun-ometer, that is all.

Anyone with me??? (counting on no stregret in 6 weeks time of course)...

Thank goodness you have recovered.

Enjoy the ride and smell the roses.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

I have enjoyed cycling so much more since abandoning Strava.

No longer do I think about routes, segments, times, speeds. I just cycle, enjoy the surroundings, take detours, or a break to sit by the canal as and when I feel like it. With no need to rush, or do certain miles.

Ditching Strava has been huge for me.