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Strava is a route-planning and activity recording app used by millions of cyclists across the world. It launched in 2009. in 2020 it passed 3 billion activity uploads.

Strava’s smartphone app is commonly used to record rides and other activities, although it’s also possible to sync to Strava from Garmin, Wahoo, and many other GPS devices. The Strava app uses ride data to build leaderboards of user-generated segments (pre-defined sections of route) with the fastest time given the title of KOM (King of the Mountain) or QOM (Queen of the Mountain)

Strava’s premium offering, Strava Summit, includes a range of extra features including a tracking beacon, fitness analysis, training plans and more.

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Alex Dowsett’s national TT championship-winning ride on Strava

Movistar rider claimed his fifth title in six years in Stockton-on-Tees last week

Tue, Jun 28, 2016 15:20

Strava poll: Nothing stops majority of female users cycling

Of more than 5,000 women surveyed by Strava, 60% cited no barriers to cycling

Wed, Jun 15, 2016 13:19

Do you have your own hill quest? Cotswolds cyclist looking to tick off almost 600 local climbs

Cyclist sure the psychology behind his esoteric single chevron Strava quest must be widespread

Fri, May 27, 2016 15:03

Strava introduces Live Segments for iPhone & Android + video

Real-time segment info now available on your mobile phone

Wed, May 18, 2016 10:30

Alpe di Poti – Strava data for the crucial climb on stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia

Previous stage saw live on-board images being broadcast for the first time in the race

Sat, May 14, 2016 09:49

Andre Greipel uploads Giro d’Italia stage win to Strava

Andre Greipel wins a stage of the Giro d'Italia and shares ride on Strava

Thu, May 12, 2016 06:34

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Global Bike to Work Day sees tens of thousands upload their commutes to Strava

Ride data being used to aid city planners, while UK comes out top in bike to work day participation

Wed, May 11, 2016 16:25

Strava data used to ban cyclists from trail

Councillors in California banned mountain bikers from a local preserve after Strava data revealed riders were travelling at speeds in excess of 20mph on shared trails

Thu, May 05, 2016 10:00

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Make your commute count – Strava launches Global Bike to Work Day (+ video)

Data from 10 May initiative will help urban planners shape cities for people on bikes

Mon, Apr 25, 2016 11:45

Should Strava sanction cyclists who have been caught doping?

Infamous Los Angeles Strava user pleads guilty to selling EPO

Tue, Apr 19, 2016 10:02