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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 announces partnership with Spotify

Sing when you’re spinning: Strava announces “first of its kind” in-app integration with Spotify

The partnership will allow users to access music, podcasts, and audiobooks from within the Strava app

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 10:12

Tadej Pogacar uplaods Tour of Flanders win to Strava… gets flagged (main image Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Tadej Pogačar uploads Tour of Flanders win to Strava… gets flagged

The UAE Team Emirates rider had smashed the Oude Kwaremont KOM, setting the fastest time by 11 seconds

Mon, Apr 03, 2023 08:18

Cyclist channels inner artist to create Strava map self-portrait… that draws Peter Griffin comparisons

Taking inspiration from van Gogh (or maybe Anthony Hoyte), a cyclist has etched his face on London’s map. You decide if it looks like Peter from Family Guy or just a plain round potato!

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 14:18

Is this the new Specialized Roubaix frame? Plus post your Zwift videos to Strava, hand-painted Silca floor pumps, super light wheels from Princeton, a bold new Rapha collection + more

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