[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Spokey Dokeys next then?

How about one of those bits of card that clicked against the spokes?

[lagerstarfish]

he's buying a power meter next, apparently

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Strava is crack cocaine for the Lycra clad middle aged man who gets pleasure from burning off his mates. And it can bring your inner dick well out on display. I thought I could handle it, but now find myself wanting to t ell strangers about my five koms (not in a night.)


But there are worse depths - by cycling to mars and back or whatever you earn the right to buy an 80 quid shirt? Fails to compute.

I think you've just defined 'getting old'. What you get up to 'five times a night' changes. 

[Dolly]

Thanks for all the replies.
I just wanted something on my phone which I always have with me  - I dont always attach the Garmin GPS thing or move it between bikes

[johnx2]

That's how it starts... The free strava app runs great on android and will do everything you want, tho won't let you link hrm data. The iPhone version will.

[lagerstarfish]

[Duma]

I wish I could wad you on my phone

[JackAus]

How to spot a Stravasshole.

[mrconners]

 

http://www.velominati.com/technology/technology-simplified-the-v-meter/

[bigtuboflard]

Thanks for all the replies.
I just wanted something on my phone which I always have with me  - I dont always attach the Garmin GPS thing or move it between bikes

There is a route tracker on the Suunto Movescount app, and also in the fitbit app too. Movescount is my preference and there is an upgrade due soon too I think.

[Johnny Brown]

[that said I challenge any of you to beat my 'fox to the top' KOM]

I think that one's more down to favourable winds than fitness. 

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

[that said I challenge any of you to beat my 'fox to the top' KOM]

I think that one's more down to favourable winds than fitness. 

Fresh legs and a tail wind are good tactics not cheating. 

[Falling Down]

Not doing much cycling at the moment but when I was I found I enjoyed my rides more if I ditched all the technology and just got on with it.  Fewer distractions, get a good feel for cadence etc.  we spend too much time in data driven environments...

[fatdoc]

I rarely use such these days... Only when doing repeated runs on Mtb to try to gain some technique. I love riding with out a phone... With my track record not best advised

[mrconners]

Not doing much cycling at the moment but when I was I found I enjoyed my rides more if I ditched all the technology and just got on with it.  Fewer distractions, get a good feel for cadence etc.  we spend too much time in data driven environments...

:agree
However some people are very goal driven and need to measure performance as a means of motivating themselves.  That's great if you are interested in that side of sport/activity..  I just love being outside and I think freeing myself of all that helps me to clear my mind.
Plus it's not as obvious if im being shit.

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Isn't Strava just doing for bikes what grades and guides have done for climbing for decades? There for you to ignore if you just want a nice afternoon bouldering, dead handy if you're trying to improve or want to compare yourself with others? 

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

[that said I challenge any of you to beat my 'fox to the top' KOM]

I think that one's more down to favourable winds than fitness. 

btw, I look forward to losing it to you on the next windy day. 

[gingerninja]

i used to use this https://www.runtastic.com/en/apps/mountainbike seemed to work ok and didnt have the racing aspect to it i dont think.