Strava

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. 

Paris-Roubaix 2016 – photos and Strava data for ten of the toughest stretches of pavé

What a load of old cobbles

Tue, Apr 05, 2016 10:31
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Arnaud Démare’s Milan-San Remo winning ride on Strava

Data being scrutinised by many after allegations the Frenchman benefited from a tow up the Cipressa

Tue, Mar 22, 2016 15:22
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Are YOU a Strava Wanker?

Twitter account outs the oversharers, the careless and the posters of improbable feats

Mon, Mar 21, 2016 16:50
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Strava unveils new kit and web store

You’ve downloaded the app, you got the KOM/QOM, now wear the jersey

Tue, Mar 15, 2016 16:26
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Create bespoke music from Strava activities with Cycle Tracks app

Ever wondered what your ride might sound like? Now you need guess no longer

Tue, Jan 19, 2016 14:19
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Strava: This Chrome extension adds even more detail for data-hungry cyclists

Strava extension for Chrome provides even more data at your fingertips

Mon, Jan 18, 2016 14:05
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Strava’s 2015 in numbers – 4 billion km ridden worldwide

Biggest day in UK was Tuesday 30 June - coinciding with London Tube strike

Mon, Jan 04, 2016 22:15
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Relive your year with Strava personalised animated film

As a thank you for a big year the "social network for athletes" allows users to see their year in cycling (or running)

Thu, Dec 31, 2015 11:32
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Manchester IT manager says bike thieves used Strava cycling app to target him

Warns users to check their security settings

Wed, Dec 23, 2015 12:33
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Yorkshire cyclist creates giant bike on Strava

DaveyL rode nearly 50 miles in and around north Leeds to draw picture

Thu, Dec 17, 2015 15:48
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