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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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We've spotted what looks very much like the next Specialized Roubaix frame, and rounded up all the best cycling tech news from the past week

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 12:00

“Our intention was not to hide these changes”: Strava apologises for price hike controversy

The ride-tracking app admitted its messaging was "very confusing" and more information should have been given to users

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 12:00

Strava criticised after monthly subscription price rises by almost 30 percent

UPDATE: Strava says the price hike, which will vary depending on region, was enacted to reflect the app’s “growing subscription features, as well as local market changes”

Sat, Jan 07, 2023 13:14

How much distance do you need to ride to match an elite cyclist? Strava end-of-year stats compared

Elite vs Cat 2 vs Cat 3... the road.cc staffers compare their stats to see if riding further does indeed make you faster

Sun, Jan 01, 2023 13:00

Tom Pidcock smashes Sa Calobra KOM by nearly two minutes

Uploading his effort to Strava with full power data, Pidcock ascended the legendary climb in 22:46

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 08:55

Cycling industry layoffs: Strava and Wahoo cut 15% of workforce

Strava has let at least 40 staff go as tech layoffs spread to big players in the cycling industry

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 12:29

2022 Strava docking station bikeshare London

Strava ‘docking station’ tool makes it easier to locate bikeshare and scooter schemes

More than 71,000 docking stations from 601 providers have been added to Strava maps...

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 15:25

Strava KOMS are being hijacked by motorbikers going as fast as 112mph

Uh oh! *Insert speeding person on extremely fast motorcycle* just stole your KOM!

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 16:18

2022 TdF Tom Pidcock ineos descending stage 12 CORVOS SWpix

How Fast!? We take a look at Tom Pidcock’s Alpe d’Huez conquering Strava file

Just how fast do you have to climb and descend to win the Queen stage of the Tour de France?

Fri, Jul 15, 2022 15:00

Pogacar, Vingegaard and Carapaz on 2021 Tour de France Stage 17 (picture credit A.S.O./Pauline Ballet)

9,000 training miles since January! Strava reveals what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France

Racers have typically climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest 20 times this year and burned calories equal to 4,500 French macarons

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 07:00