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Oky so this topic goes to all you Strava lovers,tell us how many KOMs you have and which one is your best. I have 31 KOMs and my best one is Short uphill in Groenkloof. 1st/1611 people.

Anyone else using an Android phone to record Strava tracks? I'm all out of ideas trying to get this working properly. My old Sony used to work perfectly for this years ago, it gradually started having a tough time recording tracks and I needed a new phone anyway so I specifically went for a Ulefone Armor 8 with Android 10 for cycling/paddling etc since it's pretty much bulletproof and has a nice big battery. The GPS connects instantly and the tracks seem to be quite accurate but almost every ride it disconnects/loses signal and I'm left with long straight lines in my tracks and many lost km's. It's not only Strava that does this, OSM Tracker and a few other apps I've tried all record the same messed up tracks so it has to be a phone/GPS issue. I've read some troubleshooting guides and I can't think of anything I haven't tried... Location is enabled. Strava/OSM Tracker have permission to use location. Battery saver is off. Battery Manager is off. Strava/OSM Tracker are not optimised in Settings>Apps>Special App Access>Battery Optimisation. Is there anything I'm missing? Edit: Also tried GPS Locker and Wakelock apps

I used to have a couple of "Issues" with strava's route planner, when it was still free. The first one, that should have been very easy to fix, was the lack of the ability to change a route from one way to two way without having to re-work all the points. It is a minor issue if your route is on a road, but a major pain the backside if you do manual entries on single-track, off road routes. The second issue was, during manual entries, the system at times refuse to take a point that you pick, resulting in inaccurate distances where the route or segment winds down a single track.. Can anyone comment on whether strava fixed these issues subsequent to the route planner being excluded from the free version? I currently use komoot to plan the routes, but if strava fixed the issues I will take the membership option. If they didn't, there is no use for me to go to the pro membership...

Hi Guys, I need your help. I have bought a Giant Neos GPS and and Giant Heartrate monitor (chest strap). I downloaded the Neostrack App. The computer works wonderfully, the app is fairly easy to use and works. However I cant seem to get the app to talk to my Strava account. How do you get them to sync and has anyone else had a problem?

I'm not much of a techie but have turned into a bit of a stravaholic - me and the wife even do the deed together right after our rides. We don't have matching bikes and avoid wearing matching kit but we do now have matching Garmin 500's after I upgraded from an old 305 last Christmas. This was great until we worked out that when she plugged her Garmin in it immediatley downloaded her ride to my Strava (I don't think plugging mine in has a reciprocal effect). There is probably a very simple, obvious setting that will solve the problem. But where the heck is it?

A question posed to me on another thread, got me thinking of posting a review on the 4 apps I use to create routes, each with their own pros and cons. Below is a summarised look at these apps, including some screenshots and explanation of where to find relevant information about your ride. Garmin ConnectStravaKomootRideWithGPSThere may be others, but these are my go to apps to get the information I need. Mobile/Desktop All 4 apps offer desktop and mobile apps, and allow planning of routes using the app. Garmin ConnectSyncs from both desktop and mobile - allowing on the go route planning. Assuming the head unit connects to the mobile app, eg. older units requiring a cable to sync, will only work on the desktop;Two-step process for each waypoint placement. press the navigation icon, then move icon into position and press the point for waypoint to be placed;Can reverse direction - I like this on a circular route, as it might be better to have climbing early on rather than in the second half. Once complete, it's easier to reverse the route than to try rebuild it;Can search for existing routes in your area, based on distance and course type or elevation gain;Allow placement of course markers, eg. summit, decent, food stop, water, danger, etc. It then displays these on your head unit just before you reach the waypoint;Can add the route to a calendar event;Allow users to enter a pace or ride/run time and will calculate the average speed or course time;No subscription required.StravaAvailable to Subscribers only - currently R599.00 for a year subscription (when paid annually);No syncing with devices, but exporting a GPX/TCX is possible on desktop version only;Two-step process for each waypoint placement. Press over the pencil icon, then zoom to the next point and press the point to place the waypoint;Unable to import an existing route - unless I don't know where to look.Can link the route to a club event;Course time is based on average ride speed, and not possible to change it;Desktop version allows for Veloviewer Explorer (see my post for StatsHunters.com and RideEveryTile to understand this feature). This shows the tiles that you've been on and those that you haven't. Makes for easier route optimisation if this is something that interests you... riding in new areas you haven't been to before.KomootPairs with a Lezyne GPS using both desktop (GPSroot) or the mobile (Ally v2) app. Route;Give the most comprehensive summary data after the route is created, and allowing selecting sections of the route to reveal the road surface, grade, start elevation, end elevation, weather forecast for the next three days, the route map, distance markers.Can share the ride with others via email or social media, and they can accept - giving you an idea of who will be attending;Can import from an existing GPX file (.gpx, .tcx, .fit);Reverse route option available;Course time is based on 5 settings, namely couch potato, average, in good shape, athletic and pro. Manual mode available - just click on the "turn off follow ways" button;Offline maps available, for use on the mobile app, as well as on the Lezyne GPS units;Option to report problems on the mapping, to help the developers improve it. I have never used it, so can't comment if it works.RideWithGPSRequires a subscription to use the advanced features, which includes sending to a device;Exporting the route to TCX from desktop version;Capable of showing multi-day rides on one route using different colours;One-click route planning - just click on the selected road and it will auto-route to that point. Drag and drop to re-route on a preferred road if the auto-selection is not acceptable;Reverse route option available;Driving, Cycling or Walking options, with "avoid highway" option. However, the cycling route hardly works for me, so I use driving only;Manual mode for when tracking off road, or through a boomed-off area;​Screenshots - Desktop Garmin Connect Strava Komoot RideWithGPS Note: Images to be uploaded from Tapatalk, to keep the file size as low as possible.

Wahoo Fitness, the leader in workout apps and smartphone connected fitness devices, has just announced the integration of Strava Live Segments within its ELEMNT GPS cycling computer. Click here to view the article

Garmin International Inc. today announced the Edge 520, the first GPS bike computer with Strava Live Segments. The Edge 520 boasts a myriad of advanced analysis features including time in zone, functional threshold power, cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time, indoor trainer support, cycling dynamics and in-ride segments through Strava and Garmin Connect. Additional connected features and a high-resolution, color display offer cyclists a complete package of cutting-edge features in a compact, lightweight device. Click here to view the article

The Isuzu Trucks PE Plett Mountain Bike stage race is in its third year of existence and Isuzu Truck South Africa is once again proud to be the title sponsor. The race extends over a four-day period and a distance of 340 kilometres, from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay, so training for a race of this nature takes a lot of time and effort in trying to successfully complete the tough route. Isuzu Trucks struck a chord with cyclists in April when they announced a competition as a lead-up to this year’s Isuzu Trucks PE Plett Mountain Bike stage race. Click here to view the article

Are you up for a challenge? Isuzu Trucks are giving away four team entries for the Isuzu Trucks PE Plett MTB Race, taking place 3 – 6 September 2015. The Isuzu Trucks Endurance Challenge kicked off today (20 April 2015) and over the next four weeks you'll be faced with a series of Strava-based challenges. If you complete them all you'll go into the draw to win one of the four team entries plus R 5000 towards your travel. Click here to view the article

Fancy an entry into the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales Ride? If you're up for a challenge, Food Lover's Market have got three entries up for grabs. You've got 30 days to rack up as many kilometres, calories or hours as you can. The winner in each category will earn themselves a team entry (and a nice bit of fitness as a bonus). Click here to view the article

Someone has flagged one of my favourite little climbs as "hazardous" on Strava! Straight road on tar! It turns out that there is no way to get this flag removed.Please comment on on this thread and upvote to try to get Strava to implement a fix. https://strava.zendesk.com/entries/47450040

I really want to do this but i'm looking for a few partners in crime On Sunday 20th July 2014, join thousands of women around the world to ride 100km. A global event, ride on your own or join an organised ride. Rides will be taking place everywhere, including several led by Rapha. Over 4,000 women took part in 2013 — this year we’re aiming to double that number. Its a STRAVA challenge as well Anyone else keen?

I noticed a number of inaccurate evalution measurements from strava. Anyone know why?

Hi All! I'm a fine art student at the University of Pretoria and also a cyclist! We are currently doing a project on silkscreen printmaking. I have chosen to use textiles as a medium. It is quite a lengthy and sometimes complicated process, but in the end the prints always look fabulous!I've done some designs on my computer that I can then print on any size white t-shirt or tank top and would like to know if people will be interested in buying silkscreen t-shirts. I thought this might be a nice way to make a few bucks to pay off my new bike .The nice thing about these shirts will be that there will only be a few made and the inks that are used are of very high quality. I have printed some t-shirts for myself and my boyfriend already which have came out great.Please have a look at the designs at let me know if you think that this is something you will be interested in buying or if this is a horrible failed attempt . Also if you like them, which designs do you prefer? I will be asking around R120 for ladies shirts and R150 for mens, which includes postage in South-Africa. I'm only doing black and white prints as color inks tend to get really expensive.

Just saw a new feature that's being piloted in San Fran: http://www.strava.com/races Race at any time during the four-day competition window Compete alongside friends or run it on your own Run as many times as you want - no limit on the number of attempts Quite a lekker feature if you ask me. No control on cheating, but the general idea is awesome.