To speed the process up, if you're using a cycling computer with Bluetooth you can usually send the file directly. Using Strava with a GPS cycling computer is very simple.Ĭreate a Strava account, record your ride in the normal way, then log in to Strava and click the 'upload' button in the right hand of the screen to send the file. You can use Strava on Garmin and other cycling computers The changes have proved controversial however, with some users unhappy about the increased emphasis on paying for the service. However, it’s now gone much deeper, adding much more analysis.

Strava introduced greater training insights, such as performance tracking much like the Performance Management Charts in Training Peaks in 2018.

The folks at Strava have now removed the popular leaderboards and segment analysis from the free version, instead they're only available to paying members from May 2020. Whilst you can use Strava for free, the subscription packages provide you with access to extra features. In 2020 Strava introduced a new subscription service, which replaced the old three-tier 'Summit' structure. In many ways, Strava has revolutionised the way in which cyclists can communicate and compare their efforts. Progress is tracked after each ride is logged, and a 'badge' awarded when the challenge is complete. Strava users can sign up for a variety of motivational challenges, such as those which set a distance or climbing target to meet. The various aspects of Strava allow it to be used as a form of social media (including the uploading of photos taken during a ride), as a serious training tool and as a way of comparing your riding to others from all around the world. Suddenly uploading rides is all about holding your breath and hoping for that KOM/QOM on Strava How do you get started using Strava?Ĭurrently, Strava can be used to log a wide range of ride data including GPS tracked route displayed on a map, speed, distance, power output and heart rate.

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