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Are You a Dedicated Strava User?
Not really fishing for the inevitable “hell no” responses and all the other curmudgeonly responses, but just wanted to share this hilarious video by Dylan Johnson:
I will admit I am GUILTY AS SIN and this gave me pause and several good laughs. Enjoy
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No, but I am a Dedicated Follower of Fashion.
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Hi. My name is Eric. I’m a Strava user (https://www.strava.com/athletes/49752148). It’s not a problem, though. I can quit any time.
I enjoy DJ’s videos. Even the serious ones.
I enjoy DJ’s videos. Even the serious ones.
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Not really fishing for the inevitable “hell no” responses and all the other curmudgeonly responses, but just wanted to share this hilarious video by Dylan Johnson: Strava Segment and KOM Hunters I will admit I am GUILTY AS SIN and this gave me pause and several good laughs. Enjoy
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Hi. My name is Eric. I’m a Strava user (https://www.strava.com/athletes/49752148). It’s not a problem, though. I can quit any time.
I enjoy DJ’s videos. Even the serious ones.
I enjoy DJ’s videos. Even the serious ones.
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Can totally relate. Used to do a fair amount research to put together presentations and articles. I didn’t mind the research so much, but when it came time to writing, it just seemed like redundant work. Now I’m a full time slacker, so time is not an issue, except when people or tasks intrude on my sacred cycling time.
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Hi. My name is Eric. I’m a Strava user (https://www.strava.com/athletes/49752148). It’s not a problem, though. I can quit any time.
I enjoy DJ’s videos. Even the serious ones.
I enjoy DJ’s videos. Even the serious ones.
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At some point doesn't someone want to say: Just get a license and start racing.
That video was painful to watch, I only made it halfway through. A bit of a waste of time, and coming from me that is really saying something.
That video was painful to watch, I only made it halfway through. A bit of a waste of time, and coming from me that is really saying something.
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I only use Strava to track my mileage so I would know when to wax my chains.
I will never set a KOM unless I buy a private property on which no one else has ever cycled with Strava.
I will never set a KOM unless I buy a private property on which no one else has ever cycled with Strava.
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Well maybe 'til now when some KOM hunter will feverishly search for all these amazing segments and start booking flights to get 'em all...
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Or create your own segment in a place so obscure you can KOM it and hold onto it for a little while.
Thought I would be smart and created my own segment, but when it appeared, so many hot shots and previously bombed that route that I didn’t stand a chance. After all, how many people can actually sustain 35 MPH over a mile unless they are driving? Not to many pros out here.
Thought I would be smart and created my own segment, but when it appeared, so many hot shots and previously bombed that route that I didn’t stand a chance. After all, how many people can actually sustain 35 MPH over a mile unless they are driving? Not to many pros out here.
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Havnt figured out how to load segments into my garmin. Not that I care enough to actually take the time to figure it out.
I know where most of the segments are in my area. We have a lot of strong cyclist here, races here, and fast group rides. 99 percent of these segments were taken on group rides, and would be physically impossible for me to take them solo.
I do wish strava could differentiate between group ride efforts and solo efforts, but at the end of the day WGAF.
I know where most of the segments are in my area. We have a lot of strong cyclist here, races here, and fast group rides. 99 percent of these segments were taken on group rides, and would be physically impossible for me to take them solo.
I do wish strava could differentiate between group ride efforts and solo efforts, but at the end of the day WGAF.
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I use Strava more for the social aspect of seeing my friend's rides and also some of the bunch rides are posted into the clubs.
I'm a paying subscriber, but I am starting to wonder if it is really worth paying for over the "free" version. I'm not sure what additional value I am getting.
I'm a paying subscriber, but I am starting to wonder if it is really worth paying for over the "free" version. I'm not sure what additional value I am getting.
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my name is [redacted] and i am a strava user. strava has exposed my slowness, given me the courage to try and be less slow, and the wisdom to not chase people in lycra.
also, it says i'm getting better, so i like it. pretending november never happeend.
also, it says i'm getting better, so i like it. pretending november never happeend.
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Havnt figured out how to load segments into my garmin. Not that I care enough to actually take the time to figure it out.
I know where most of the segments are in my area. We have a lot of strong cyclist here, races here, and fast group rides. 99 percent of these segments were taken on group rides, and would be physically impossible for me to take them solo.
I do wish strava could differentiate between group ride efforts and solo efforts, but at the end of the day WGAF.
I know where most of the segments are in my area. We have a lot of strong cyclist here, races here, and fast group rides. 99 percent of these segments were taken on group rides, and would be physically impossible for me to take them solo.
I do wish strava could differentiate between group ride efforts and solo efforts, but at the end of the day WGAF.
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I have seen suggestions on BF to draft an SUV driven by a partner; alas, I do not have the bike handling skills, nor do I trust my wife's driving to that extent.
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It does make you realize how big of a ''gap'' there is in segment time between an advanced amateur cyclist and a pro / semi-pro though. It is insane.
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I use Strava and love chasing segments.
I know nearly everyone who rides in my area and love getting an email from Strava telling me someone just took my 'local legend' title away or beating my KOM/CR.
We often tease each other in the Strava comments as well.
Then summer comes and we get lots of vacationers...I live next to lake Ontario in the Thousand Islands area of NY...and some of them take away these records as well and I've made a few new friends from these vacationers because of Strava and its segments.
I know nearly everyone who rides in my area and love getting an email from Strava telling me someone just took my 'local legend' title away or beating my KOM/CR.
We often tease each other in the Strava comments as well.
Then summer comes and we get lots of vacationers...I live next to lake Ontario in the Thousand Islands area of NY...and some of them take away these records as well and I've made a few new friends from these vacationers because of Strava and its segments.
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Or create your own segment in a place so obscure you can KOM it and hold onto it for a little while.
Thought I would be smart and created my own segment, but when it appeared, so many hot shots and previously bombed that route that I didn’t stand a chance. After all, how many people can actually sustain 35 MPH over a mile unless they are driving? Not to many pros out here.
Thought I would be smart and created my own segment, but when it appeared, so many hot shots and previously bombed that route that I didn’t stand a chance. After all, how many people can actually sustain 35 MPH over a mile unless they are driving? Not to many pros out here.
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Anyone want to go 50/50 with me? Set a KOM for a little while, then flip it for a tiny profit?