rattlesnake Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Wind also has an influence on power so using power doesn't negate the wind factor.That is one reason why it's difficult to judge the pros' power on climbs, because that's about the most difficult variable to calculate in the power formula.Edit: Ahh ok I think I understand now. My bad [emoji106]Lol, yeah, using actual power data off power meter, not strava estimatePS- haven't seen you on strava for a while or at races - u all good?
BenReaper Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 To me, Strava is just another game. MUST......WIN......GAME????
Skubarra Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 I've seen such a rash of negativity towards strava lately. I say use it the way you want to use it - not everything has to be a pissing contest. For me, it helps me greatly to compete with myself and improve myself. If/when I improve against others, great. I do agree that it's BS when other peoples' rides and enjoyment are compromised because some selfish dick expects the universe to move out of the way while he's going for a segment. To those folks...long walk, short pier. Amen, as long as you are not interfering with other people's rides what is wrong with chasing KOM's (or in my case PB's and the odd Top 10)? Segments certainly brought a new dimension to my cycling, I enjoy having a goal to chase after and seeing how my cycling improves over time.
andydude Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Lol, yeah, using actual power data off power meter, not strava estimatePS- haven't seen you on strava for a while or at races - u all good?I'm studying again. In France!
rattlesnake Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 I'm studying again. In France!Nice one! So jealous! Hope you riding up a storm there.... Especially in the mountains.
RABUBI Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 And then there is the strava stalkers... I get Kudos from people I am not following or who does not follow me. Once even a dude in the states....creepy...
King_Crispy Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 I just chuckle. It's better than frowning, and it won't give you wrinkles...
blondeonabike Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 We have so many local trails in the mountains. When we first moved here I did not have a clue where they all went, how they linked up and and how long they were. There is the offical 30km marked route, but the rest was a maze. Meeting up with a few locals and following them on strava has allowed me to view the maps so that I can do new rides. So everytime our ride is different. I spend alot of time road biking on my own, so "strava" is my roadie friend. She is good company for my mid life crisis.
Red Zone Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 You gotta take Strava with a pinch of salt, it is just too easy to boost your performance, such as riding behind stronger guys, waiting for the perfect wind, slipping behind vehicles or just whipping out the old motor car / bike. If you sign up you must realise that you are playing, yes just playing, by a very loose set of rules.
blondeonabike Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 You gotta take Strava with a pinch of salt, it is just too easy to boost your performance, such as riding behind stronger guys, waiting for the perfect wind, slipping behind vehicles or just whipping out the old motor car / bike. If you sign up you must realise that you are playing, yes just playing, by a very loose set of rules.Too true, this is why short segments are ridiculous. My driveway is longer than some segments. Anyone can sprint 300m. Instead I have a few long uphill segments that I use to gauge my improvements. My favourite is a 18km climb into the mountains, and then a wonderful 18km downhill bomb back.
Wyatt Earp Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 It's better than frowning, and it won't give you wrinkles...I reckon using Strava gives even more wrinkles.
Paul Ruinaard Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 Hey it depends on the individual. I certainly pushed myself above and beyond to protect a KOM, but it was on a downhill segment. Strava has nothing to do with it - its a great community tool. I have discovered more routes and seen more of what my mates are doing on there than ever before. Its the people behind it. You see, if you give an idiot an AK47 and he will kill someone. Its not the guns fault. Its just being a gun.
Mats Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 Strava made me 'dope'... lol Strava also turned some people into assholes.
Nayr Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 I reckon using Strava gives even more wrinkles.And wrinkles aren't good when measuring d**ks
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