Whether you're a dedicated Strava user with multiple KOMs, or just like to log your rides and find fun new routes, you'll definitely learn something from our list of ten top Strava tips.
Strava's taken the cycling world by storm. This smartphone app has thousands of users around the world, and millions upon millions of rides have been uploaded to it since it launched. While it's great for tracking your rides, and helping you keep a tally on your mileage, speed and routes, Strava is capable of so much more. It's also got a few little features that can be helpful, or that you might want to be a little careful with.
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1. Try a new challenge
Want to step things up from plotting routes and aiming for QOMs and KOMs? Strava run regular challenges which you can sign up for on the Strava website. This could be aiming to cover a Gran Fondo distance in one ride, climb a certain number of meters over the course of the month, or just aim for the most miles cycled in a month.
2. Plot where you ride with a heatmap, discover somewhere new
The Strava Heatmap application is a great way of plotting where you do most of your riding. It layers up your entire Strava history, and allows you to quickly see your favourite routes and rides. However, may we suggest an alternative use? Why not take a closer look and see where in your area you aren't riding, as there may be undiscovered roads or trails within throwing distance of your usual routes yet to be discovered.
Handily, the Heatmap also allows you to see where other Strava users are active, which is handy for finding out other potential riding locations a little further afield.
3. Set up a privacy zone to protect your bike
4. Try Strava Flyby to compare yourself against others
5. Iron out the kinks in your route in a Snap
6. How to keep it personal or just amongst friends
7. Don't give away too much info about your bike
8. Back it up!
9. Become a Strava artist and paint your town red
10. Follow the pros (and train like one)
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