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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.

Strava Local travel guide and route planner for 12 cities launched

Strava uses shared activities to curate city guides

Tue, May 12, 2015 08:27

Cyclist spells out ‘Vote Labour’ in London’s West End – and posts ride on Strava

Chris Ward spent 45 minutes creating his election day message - why not hop on your bike and show who you support?

Thu, May 07, 2015 12:14

Willie Rennie addresses Pedal On Parliament 2015 (picture credit Chris Hill, cropped)

Scottish Lib Dem leader clocks 81mph on Strava after Pedal on Parliament

Willie Rennie forgets to switch Strava off - and breaks speed limit on motorway as he heads home to Fife

Wed, Apr 29, 2015 10:45

Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2015: behind the scenes with Team LottoNL-Jumbo + video

Riders including Laurens ten Dam give thoughts ahead of Sunday’s race + Strava segments

Fri, Apr 24, 2015 11:03

Microsoft Band now offers cycling features including Strava

Microsoft adds more cycling features to its new GPS and HRM fitness band

Thu, Apr 23, 2015 10:41

Strava ‘earn while you ride’ promotion suspended after cyclists sign up in droves

"Tens of thousands" join promotion run by US retailer Competitive Cyclist, forcing a rethink of plans

Wed, Apr 22, 2015 09:09

Devon Road Bridge on Bristol and Bath Railway Path (licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 by Derek Harper)

Renewed speeding warning to cyclists on Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Less than six months after police deployed speed guns, "daft minority" accused of putting schoolchldren in danger

Tue, Apr 21, 2015 17:43

Michal Kwiatkowski’s Amstel Gold winning ride on Strava

World Champion averaged 39.6km/h for the 259km race to win 50th edition of Amstel Gold Race

Mon, Apr 20, 2015 11:03

Strava users able to earn bike store credit as they ride – but only in US for now

Ride-logging app business hooks up with online retailer in US - "exploring opportunities" in the UK

Fri, Apr 10, 2015 11:36

A Paris-Roubaix Challenge Strava preview

Riding the Paris-Roubaix Challenge this Saturday? Here’s a Strava preview of the pavé sectors

Thu, Apr 09, 2015 10:39