BARKEATR
03-17-12, 08:27 AM
I GOT to thinking i wonder if everyone in the group found a flat 10 mile TT they could do. wind would be a variable that is hard to control but..in affect we could have a virtual time trial amongst us all? any ideas?
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Strava Users?? Clydesdales/Athenas Group?
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03-17-12, 10:01 AM
Hi Clydes,
My brother just told me about the following Strava code:
1monthtrialea
Enter the code and it gives you 1 month free acces to the premium tools like Analysis and Suffer Score. No strings or credit card needed. i just applied the code and it works great!
My brother just told me about the following Strava code:
1monthtrialea
Enter the code and it gives you 1 month free acces to the premium tools like Analysis and Suffer Score. No strings or credit card needed. i just applied the code and it works great!
Mr Sinister
03-17-12, 10:27 AM
@magohn
Thanks it worked for me too.
Thanks it worked for me too.
savagemann
03-17-12, 01:57 PM
Confirmed with my Edge 305. Now If I could transfer all my rides already in Garmin Connect...
You can, but it takes a little work.
Go to your Connect home page.
Click on the Activities tab
Click on a ride you want to upload to strava
Once that page loads,
Click on Export
Export as a TCX or GPX file
Go to Strava and click Upload, but make sure your Garmin Unit is not plugged into the computer
Click on Upload a file on your computer
Browse to select file
Upload
Done
I did this with about 200 files, one at a time from Garmin Connect.
It took me a whole evening.
You can, but it takes a little work.
Go to your Connect home page.
Click on the Activities tab
Click on a ride you want to upload to strava
Once that page loads,
Click on Export
Export as a TCX or GPX file
Go to Strava and click Upload, but make sure your Garmin Unit is not plugged into the computer
Click on Upload a file on your computer
Browse to select file
Upload
Done
I did this with about 200 files, one at a time from Garmin Connect.
It took me a whole evening.
troutbreath
03-17-12, 05:12 PM
Thanks for setting this up. I agree that the segments provide some extra motivation to "drop the hammer" (although I don't have a hammer, per se). Maybe a tack hammer. I usually ride alone, too, and it's good to get some kudos and external motivation.
nymtber
03-18-12, 07:55 PM
Posted my first ride of the year! Although not sure it shows up automatically on the clydesdale/athena club page? Mine was manually entered, as my Garmin Edge 200 arrived yesterday but I was already at my girlfriends for the weekend...
Will update this week with a few rides, using the new Garmin :)
Will update this week with a few rides, using the new Garmin :)
ponchera
03-20-12, 03:27 PM
maybe i'm missing something, how do you get your BT HR monitor to work on android? I don't see anything to configure it like in the other apps. I have a Zephyr HRM.
magohn
03-20-12, 03:31 PM
maybe i'm missing something, how do you get your BT HR monitor to work on android? I don't see anything to configure it like in the other apps. I have a Zephyr HRM.
I dont think you do unless the Zephyr is supported explicity by the app. I believe most users are using the standalon, bike specific, GPS systems like the Garmin 500 or 705. They natively support HR etc.
I dont think you do unless the Zephyr is supported explicity by the app. I believe most users are using the standalon, bike specific, GPS systems like the Garmin 500 or 705. They natively support HR etc.
BARKEATR
03-20-12, 05:04 PM
I dont think you do unless the Zephyr is supported explicity by the app. I believe most users are using the standalon, bike specific, GPS systems like the Garmin 500 or 705. They natively support HR etc.
i saw a note on strava help that said they are working on the HR for android....bummer for now.
i saw a note on strava help that said they are working on the HR for android....bummer for now.
ponchera
03-20-12, 09:08 PM
i saw a note on strava help that said they are working on the HR for android....bummer for now.
bummer, that alone kills the deal, back to sports track pro. or maybe i can run both at the same time? can 2 apps use the GPS at once? we'll see tomorrow...
bummer, that alone kills the deal, back to sports track pro. or maybe i can run both at the same time? can 2 apps use the GPS at once? we'll see tomorrow...
BARKEATR
03-21-12, 05:38 AM
i have used endomondo and strava at the same time...on my android, seemed to work fine. luckily i have a garmin that im now using for strava untill android HR is online. Strava is pretty cool with the segments and all! of course for years i have worn a HR but never really used the data for anything substantial. but either way its what im used to!
good luck.
good luck.
nymtber
03-21-12, 09:38 AM
Anyone else not believe Strava's calorie calculations? I am getting 320 calories for 56 minutes of riding at an average of 13.6mph! My Garmin Edge gives me 843 which is probably closer...
Maybe there is just a glitch in their system?
Maybe there is just a glitch in their system?
magohn
03-21-12, 09:41 AM
Anyone else not believe Strava's calorie calculations? I am getting 320 calories for 56 minutes of riding at an average of 13.6mph! My Garmin Edge gives me 843 which is probably closer...
Maybe there is just a glitch in their system?
The Garmins are famously "way off" on calorie count - Id go with the Strava/Garmin average.
Maybe there is just a glitch in their system?
The Garmins are famously "way off" on calorie count - Id go with the Strava/Garmin average.
nymtber
03-21-12, 10:05 AM
Most calculators give me around 700 for my ride info/weight.
Oh well, guess I will just ride and forget about calories burned, its obvious NO one knows the real calories burned without probably a really expensive machine.
Oh well, guess I will just ride and forget about calories burned, its obvious NO one knows the real calories burned without probably a really expensive machine.
troutbreath
03-21-12, 06:02 PM
The Garmins are famously "way off" on calorie count - Id go with the Strava/Garmin average.
I was not aware of this, but it makes me feel better. I have a Garmin 800, and it records FAR lower than my old Sigma bike computer. I have also used RunKeeper on my Android with a HR monitor, and it was usually higher than the Garmin offerings.
I was not aware of this, but it makes me feel better. I have a Garmin 800, and it records FAR lower than my old Sigma bike computer. I have also used RunKeeper on my Android with a HR monitor, and it was usually higher than the Garmin offerings.
TrojanHorse
03-21-12, 07:08 PM
I just did a 6 mile jaunt and got 381 from garmin vs 248 from Strava (same data source, btw, my garmin)
I really don't care what it says, I don't take it into account anyway.
I really don't care what it says, I don't take it into account anyway.
Mr. Beanz
03-22-12, 05:15 PM
Wow, I have the same ride on garminconnect and strava. 1 mph/ 10 min difference on the same 41 mile ride:eek:
TrojanHorse
03-22-12, 08:54 PM
Strava extracts your waiting time... I just uploaded the same ride to strava and garmin FROM my garmin and the mph is 2 mph different (tons of stop lights tonight, ugh), the elevation is nearly identical, time is nearly identical, max speed is different by 0.2 (how is that possible? Same data).
I had larger differences when I used my android strava app at teh same time as the garmin 500 but I trust the garmin enough now to save my phone battery.
Join the gang on Strava Beanz, it's cool. Maybe you'll shame me into tackling GMR sooner than I want to. :lol:
I had larger differences when I used my android strava app at teh same time as the garmin 500 but I trust the garmin enough now to save my phone battery.
Join the gang on Strava Beanz, it's cool. Maybe you'll shame me into tackling GMR sooner than I want to. :lol:
Mr. Beanz
03-22-12, 09:22 PM
Join the gang on Strava Beanz, it's cool. Maybe you'll shame me into tackling GMR sooner than I want to. :lol:
I did join the Clydes but this can get scary. I see all the little segments that people post and think "I can beat that":D
I only go as fast as Gina's let's me but if she turns me loose, I'll get nuts on Strava with all the little segments posted!:D
I just might have to start an account for her too.I ride just about every ride so I'm getting kilt on GMR. :mad:
I did join the Clydes but this can get scary. I see all the little segments that people post and think "I can beat that":D
I only go as fast as Gina's let's me but if she turns me loose, I'll get nuts on Strava with all the little segments posted!:D
I just might have to start an account for her too.I ride just about every ride so I'm getting kilt on GMR. :mad:
TrojanHorse
03-22-12, 10:32 PM
You know... and this is merely a suggestion... but once you figure out where the segments are you can just haul butt to the top and then sit tight. (hit pause on the ol' Garmin) until Gina gets there.
Those little segments are something, who knew they could be so enticing. I set a PR on this nasty little hill on Bastunchary today (from Associated up) but some clown marked that stretch of road as dangerous so they won't show rankings. It's probably better, it's bad for my ego to be 361 out of 362. :D
There's a free code posted on the clyde club so you can try the premium service out for a month if you want. The HR analysis is interesting but I'm not sure what to do with it just yet.
Those little segments are something, who knew they could be so enticing. I set a PR on this nasty little hill on Bastunchary today (from Associated up) but some clown marked that stretch of road as dangerous so they won't show rankings. It's probably better, it's bad for my ego to be 361 out of 362. :D
There's a free code posted on the clyde club so you can try the premium service out for a month if you want. The HR analysis is interesting but I'm not sure what to do with it just yet.
Mr. Beanz
03-23-12, 11:06 AM
You know... and this is merely a suggestion... but once you figure out where the segments are you can just haul butt to the top and then sit tight. (hit pause on the ol' Garmin) until Gina gets there..
That's my plan, find the segments and haul booty. Gina won't be far behind but from what I seee, a minute can make the difference on the rankings.
I upgraded for the free period, pretty cool but I dont use any HR or power meters.
Check this out. This is actually Gina's time on this section of SART since we ride together. If I could accurately record her times, she might get some awards ha ha! Narrowed down to Clyde club times. ;)
These others guys have powermeters though.:twitchy:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/7008832101_41bc946d20.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/7008832101/)
clyde ranking (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/7008832101/) by gulpxtreme (http://www.flickr.com/people/40913998@N06/), on Flickr
That's my plan, find the segments and haul booty. Gina won't be far behind but from what I seee, a minute can make the difference on the rankings.
I upgraded for the free period, pretty cool but I dont use any HR or power meters.
Check this out. This is actually Gina's time on this section of SART since we ride together. If I could accurately record her times, she might get some awards ha ha! Narrowed down to Clyde club times. ;)
These others guys have powermeters though.:twitchy:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/7008832101_41bc946d20.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/7008832101/)
clyde ranking (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/7008832101/) by gulpxtreme (http://www.flickr.com/people/40913998@N06/), on Flickr
TrojanHorse
03-23-12, 12:02 PM
Well, one of them is me and no, I don't have a power meter.... people with power meters have little lightning bolts next to the watt measurement. (You have to enter your weight and then strava guesses at your power output). Gina was cooking! I mean, on a bike, not in the kitchen.
Go look at the Yorba Regional Park Straightaway segment and sort by clydes, I like that one better. :lol:
Go look at the Yorba Regional Park Straightaway segment and sort by clydes, I like that one better. :lol:
pallen
03-23-12, 01:06 PM
I joined, but what I really need on Strava is the ability to combine classes, e.g. Clydesdales over 60. Then I would have a chance!
You can kind of do that when you look at the segment pages. You can filter out the skinny people and young 'ens on the left of the leaderboard.
You can kind of do that when you look at the segment pages. You can filter out the skinny people and young 'ens on the left of the leaderboard.
pallen
03-23-12, 01:12 PM
Well, one of them is me and no, I don't have a power meter.... people with power meters have little lightning bolts next to the watt measurement. (You have to enter your weight and then strava guesses at your power output). Gina was cooking! I mean, on a bike, not in the kitchen.
Go look at the Yorba Regional Park Straightaway segment and sort by clydes, I like that one better. :lol:
Yep - all you need is a heart rate monitor and Strava will give a guess as to how many watts you put out. I have no idea how accurate those numbers are, but we clydes can show some impressive watts. Frequently, my wattage is considerable higher than those who beat me up a hill. That makes me feel better anyway :lol:
EDIT: Nevermind, all you have to do is fill in your profile with your weight and it will do watts. The HRM allows Strava to calculate the Suffer Score.
Go look at the Yorba Regional Park Straightaway segment and sort by clydes, I like that one better. :lol:
Yep - all you need is a heart rate monitor and Strava will give a guess as to how many watts you put out. I have no idea how accurate those numbers are, but we clydes can show some impressive watts. Frequently, my wattage is considerable higher than those who beat me up a hill. That makes me feel better anyway :lol:
EDIT: Nevermind, all you have to do is fill in your profile with your weight and it will do watts. The HRM allows Strava to calculate the Suffer Score.
kmbgolf
03-23-12, 01:15 PM
Im getting crazy results for elevation
TrojanHorse
03-23-12, 01:24 PM
Really? My elevation numbers have been pretty good... the garmin gives me strange results sometimes unless I click on the "compensation" button to account for actual survey data.
Also, you need to be a paying member (Friday power tip - there's a free trial code on the clyde club home page) to sort the results.
I didn't know it was the HRM giving the power results, I thought it was more to do with speed, altitude changes and other calculated stuff. They obviously can't account for wind, maybe that's where HR comes in. No clue.
Also, you need to be a paying member (Friday power tip - there's a free trial code on the clyde club home page) to sort the results.
I didn't know it was the HRM giving the power results, I thought it was more to do with speed, altitude changes and other calculated stuff. They obviously can't account for wind, maybe that's where HR comes in. No clue.
pallen
03-23-12, 01:28 PM
Really? My elevation numbers have been pretty good... the garmin gives me strange results sometimes unless I click on the "compensation" button to account for actual survey data.
Also, you need to be a paying member (Friday power tip - there's a free trial code on the clyde club home page) to sort the results.
I didn't know it was the HRM giving the power results, I thought it was more to do with speed, altitude changes and other calculated stuff. They obviously can't account for wind, maybe that's where HR comes in. No clue.
no, you're right, I was confused - the HRM gives you the Suffer score. I think you just have to fill out your profile with your weight to get the watts.
Also, you need to be a paying member (Friday power tip - there's a free trial code on the clyde club home page) to sort the results.
I didn't know it was the HRM giving the power results, I thought it was more to do with speed, altitude changes and other calculated stuff. They obviously can't account for wind, maybe that's where HR comes in. No clue.
no, you're right, I was confused - the HRM gives you the Suffer score. I think you just have to fill out your profile with your weight to get the watts.
Mr. Beanz
03-23-12, 03:52 PM
Well, one of them is me and no, I don't have a power meter.... people with power meters have little lightning bolts next to the watt measurement. (You have to enter your weight and then strava guesses at your power output). Gina was cooking! I mean, on a bike, not in the kitchen.
Go look at the Yorba Regional Park Straightaway segment and sort by clydes, I like that one better. :lol:
Oh this one?! :mad:....................:D
Hmm, I put in my weight, I wonder why it didn't figure my wattstuff.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/6863341246_e497331b35.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/6863341246/)
yorbasegclyde (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/6863341246/) by gulpxtreme (http://www.flickr.com/people/40913998@N06/), on Flickr
Go look at the Yorba Regional Park Straightaway segment and sort by clydes, I like that one better. :lol:
Oh this one?! :mad:....................:D
Hmm, I put in my weight, I wonder why it didn't figure my wattstuff.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/6863341246_e497331b35.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/6863341246/)
yorbasegclyde (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40913998@N06/6863341246/) by gulpxtreme (http://www.flickr.com/people/40913998@N06/), on Flickr
TrojanHorse
03-23-12, 04:09 PM
Is that you? You there in second? :roflmao2:
Wait, I can hear it now - I was riding with Gina. There were bugs in the underpasses. Man, it was sure windy that day in both directions! ;)
(yeah, just don't look too closely at the other segments btw)
Wait, I can hear it now - I was riding with Gina. There were bugs in the underpasses. Man, it was sure windy that day in both directions! ;)
(yeah, just don't look too closely at the other segments btw)
Mr. Beanz
03-23-12, 05:24 PM
Wait, I can hear it now - I was riding with Gina. There were bugs in the underpasses. Man, it was sure windy that day in both directions!
How did you know? :innocent:.................:D
How did you know? :innocent:.................:D
CJ C
03-25-12, 01:37 PM
just joined the group. strava and garmin are a bit off from each other.
savagemann
03-25-12, 09:25 PM
no, you're right, I was confused - the HRM gives you the Suffer score. I think you just have to fill out your profile with your weight to get the watts.
You need to fill out your profile info with your weight, AND your bikes weight to get the watts calculation.
You need to fill out your profile info with your weight, AND your bikes weight to get the watts calculation.
redvespablur
04-08-12, 11:04 PM
Wow. We are up to 51. I never got kudos before - thanks it is a nice gesture.
http://app.strava.com/athletes/110021
is me. My real name is not redvespablur - I'm a little ashamed to have to admit that after 3 years among you
http://app.strava.com/athletes/110021
is me. My real name is not redvespablur - I'm a little ashamed to have to admit that after 3 years among you
avance
04-09-12, 12:28 AM
I went on my first ride today. 5.37miles according to endomundo. I signed up for Strava, but forgot to run it on my maiden voyage. Someone mentioned that you can share your times/routes from endomundo to Strava, but I couldn't figure out how to do that. I joined the group.
CJ C
04-09-12, 04:00 PM
Strava is rough on the ego, I am not last on the segments but in the bottom % on most of them :(
I am so tempted to drive to one segment and go flat out just for that segment.
Question whats the thing with the watts?
I am so tempted to drive to one segment and go flat out just for that segment.
Question whats the thing with the watts?
sjvcycler
04-10-12, 04:40 PM
watts are the measured power coming from a device mounted in the hub or crank of a bike. Garmin also sells some pedals. Strava tries to approximate power as well.
First generic google hit:
http://bicyclesportshop.com/buyers-guides/optimize-your-training-with-watt-meters-pg1208.htm
First generic google hit:
http://bicyclesportshop.com/buyers-guides/optimize-your-training-with-watt-meters-pg1208.htm
ChrisM2097
04-10-12, 04:57 PM
Joined.
ChrisM2097 aka Chris Miller
www.strava.com/athletes/chrism2097 (http://www.strava.com/athletes/chrism2097)
There are several segments by my house. I have yet to place anywhere above the bottom ~5% on most everything. The only exception is a very short steep bridge where I placed 9th overall @ 21 seconds. LOL
ChrisM2097 aka Chris Miller
www.strava.com/athletes/chrism2097 (http://www.strava.com/athletes/chrism2097)
There are several segments by my house. I have yet to place anywhere above the bottom ~5% on most everything. The only exception is a very short steep bridge where I placed 9th overall @ 21 seconds. LOL
sjvcycler
04-10-12, 04:59 PM
I joined a while back but this is me
http://app.strava.com/athletes/13010
http://app.strava.com/athletes/13010
Mr. Beanz
04-10-12, 05:18 PM
Strava is rough on the ego, I am not last on the segments but in the bottom % on most of them :(
I am so tempted to drive to one segment and go flat out just for that segment.
I just found out what segments are about 2 weeks ago. So I'll be going back over my rides with a little motivation. Times will be a little different now that I know what and where segments are.:D
I am so tempted to drive to one segment and go flat out just for that segment.
I just found out what segments are about 2 weeks ago. So I'll be going back over my rides with a little motivation. Times will be a little different now that I know what and where segments are.:D
snowman40
04-10-12, 05:19 PM
As I suspected, I uploaded my ride from Sunday to Strava and on one segment, I was #393 out of 394. I'm pretty sure it's because I waited for somebody just a hair short of the top, or at least that's what I'm telling myself. I went and uploaded a ride from a month ago that covered the same territory and it wasn't that bad so maybe I'm right.
So what are the benefits of premium membership?
And what's up with people claiming to do 43 mph UP A HILL! Some of the statistics in there are laughable.
I think I might actually like the social aspect - seeing some of the other rides popping up there got me motivated to go for a spin tonight instead of working. :)
I think they go through and clean those up, a segment near me had a guy riding the speed limit one day and that was gone the next.
So what are the benefits of premium membership?
And what's up with people claiming to do 43 mph UP A HILL! Some of the statistics in there are laughable.
I think I might actually like the social aspect - seeing some of the other rides popping up there got me motivated to go for a spin tonight instead of working. :)
I think they go through and clean those up, a segment near me had a guy riding the speed limit one day and that was gone the next.
sjvcycler
04-10-12, 05:32 PM
I think they go through and clean those up, a segment near me had a guy riding the speed limit one day and that was gone the next.
Same where I live. Some dude did 43 mph up hill.
Same where I live. Some dude did 43 mph up hill.
CJ C
04-10-12, 09:23 PM
I just found out what segments are about 2 weeks ago. So I'll be going back over my rides with a little motivation. Times will be a little different now that I know what and where segments are.:D
there is a segment called FORE! someone spray painted on the ground a line and the word FORE! so you know where it starts.
I saw that and never knew what it meant until i signed up for strava. i thought it was to warn people of stray golf balls as the lakefront path goes past a golf course.
there is a segment called FORE! someone spray painted on the ground a line and the word FORE! so you know where it starts.
I saw that and never knew what it meant until i signed up for strava. i thought it was to warn people of stray golf balls as the lakefront path goes past a golf course.
Mr. Beanz
04-10-12, 11:43 PM
there is a segment called FORE! someone spray painted on the ground a line and the word FORE! so you know where it starts.
I saw that and never knew what it meant until i signed up for strava. i thought it was to warn people of stray golf balls as the lakefront path goes past a golf course.
Hahahaha! :D I've even some segments on the flat sections of the flat trail labeled as climbs. 30 second climbs on the flat trail, C'mon! I never figured someone would even care about this section. Other sections, 1 milers with a slight downhill and huge tailwind? Sheesh! These are the sections I use to recover from the tougher headwind sections. But somebody races them ha ha! :D
I'm more concerned with the 1 -8 miles climbing sections. Maybe even the 20 mile climbs. Even at my best I'll get 50% at best but these climbers out here are monsters so I don't feel bad.:p But 30 second downhill sections, ha ha, more funny than competition!
Some segments are so silly I can't even figure them out while looking at the Strava segemtn maps.:D
I saw that and never knew what it meant until i signed up for strava. i thought it was to warn people of stray golf balls as the lakefront path goes past a golf course.
Hahahaha! :D I've even some segments on the flat sections of the flat trail labeled as climbs. 30 second climbs on the flat trail, C'mon! I never figured someone would even care about this section. Other sections, 1 milers with a slight downhill and huge tailwind? Sheesh! These are the sections I use to recover from the tougher headwind sections. But somebody races them ha ha! :D
I'm more concerned with the 1 -8 miles climbing sections. Maybe even the 20 mile climbs. Even at my best I'll get 50% at best but these climbers out here are monsters so I don't feel bad.:p But 30 second downhill sections, ha ha, more funny than competition!
Some segments are so silly I can't even figure them out while looking at the Strava segemtn maps.:D
bigfred
04-11-12, 01:57 AM
Alright, I joined. So, who's going to come ride some of the same segments I'm doing? Beanz? You up for it?
Mr. Beanz
04-11-12, 02:17 AM
So, who's going to come ride some of the same segments I'm doing? Beanz? You up for it?
Yeah, buy a plane ticket for me and my bike.:D
Yeah, buy a plane ticket for me and my bike.:D
Mr Sinister
04-11-12, 07:39 AM
Alright, I joined. So, who's going to come ride some of the same segments I'm doing? Beanz? You up for it?
Yeah, buy a plane ticket for me and my bike.:D
You buy my plane ticket for me and my bike too, and I'll go. ( Hey I'm always looking for a free trip) Oh and unlike Mr. Beanz I need a plane ticket home for me and my bike too. :D
Yeah, buy a plane ticket for me and my bike.:D
You buy my plane ticket for me and my bike too, and I'll go. ( Hey I'm always looking for a free trip) Oh and unlike Mr. Beanz I need a plane ticket home for me and my bike too. :D
Mr. Beanz
04-11-12, 01:19 PM
Oh and unlike Mr. Beanz I need a plane ticket home for me and my bike too. :D
Doh! I forgot that part, might be along ride home if not.:D
Doh! I forgot that part, might be along ride home if not.:D
volosong
04-11-12, 03:33 PM
I think they go through and clean those up, a segment near me had a guy riding the speed limit one day and that was gone the next.
I've flagged several rides/segments, gave the reason, and they were gone almost instantly. Can't be some techno-geek sitting at a terminal somewhere monitoring all that stuff. Has to be automatic filtering software somewhere. I'm more and more impressed with the computer programing that Strava has done on their site.
I've flagged several rides/segments, gave the reason, and they were gone almost instantly. Can't be some techno-geek sitting at a terminal somewhere monitoring all that stuff. Has to be automatic filtering software somewhere. I'm more and more impressed with the computer programing that Strava has done on their site.
CJ C
04-11-12, 03:44 PM
Hahahaha! :D I've even some segments on the flat sections of the flat trail labeled as climbs. 30 second climbs on the flat trail, C'mon! I never figured someone would even care about this section. Other sections, 1 milers with a slight downhill and huge tailwind? Sheesh! These are the sections I use to recover from the tougher headwind sections. But somebody races them ha ha! :D
I'm more concerned with the 1 -8 miles climbing sections. Maybe even the 20 mile climbs. Even at my best I'll get 50% at best but these climbers out here are monsters so I don't feel bad.:p But 30 second downhill sections, ha ha, more funny than competition!
Some segments are so silly I can't even figure them out while looking at the Strava segemtn maps.:D
the segment finder is somewhat nice. i tried to use strava to find some Hills for me. its cool to have the cat 4-1 sorting. sadly cant find any segments better the cat 4 anywhere close. So i guess i will work on my flat land speed.
some people create a .5 mile segments, i am like ?????????? I get the short segments around me, many stop lights. but why even create one that short?
BTW people who say wind is like climbing is 100% false, a hill/mountain has a visual end to the suffering. Wind is random and has random gusts, at least with climbing you can see when the road tilts a bit more up.
I'm more concerned with the 1 -8 miles climbing sections. Maybe even the 20 mile climbs. Even at my best I'll get 50% at best but these climbers out here are monsters so I don't feel bad.:p But 30 second downhill sections, ha ha, more funny than competition!
Some segments are so silly I can't even figure them out while looking at the Strava segemtn maps.:D
the segment finder is somewhat nice. i tried to use strava to find some Hills for me. its cool to have the cat 4-1 sorting. sadly cant find any segments better the cat 4 anywhere close. So i guess i will work on my flat land speed.
some people create a .5 mile segments, i am like ?????????? I get the short segments around me, many stop lights. but why even create one that short?
BTW people who say wind is like climbing is 100% false, a hill/mountain has a visual end to the suffering. Wind is random and has random gusts, at least with climbing you can see when the road tilts a bit more up.
sjvcycler
04-11-12, 04:37 PM
the segment finder is somewhat nice. i tried to use strava to find some Hills for me. its cool to have the cat 4-1 sorting. sadly cant find any segments better the cat 4 anywhere close. So i guess i will work on my flat land speed.
some people create a .5 mile segments, i am like ?????????? I get the short segments around me, many stop lights. but why even create one that short?
BTW people who say wind is like climbing is 100% false, a hill/mountain has a visual end to the suffering. Wind is random and has random gusts, at least with climbing you can see when the road tilts a bit more up.
It depends on the wind. If the winds so strong it pushes you back its close. Though, since you live in the windy city and I in central, ca, there might be a bit of a wind difference.
some people create a .5 mile segments, i am like ?????????? I get the short segments around me, many stop lights. but why even create one that short?
BTW people who say wind is like climbing is 100% false, a hill/mountain has a visual end to the suffering. Wind is random and has random gusts, at least with climbing you can see when the road tilts a bit more up.
It depends on the wind. If the winds so strong it pushes you back its close. Though, since you live in the windy city and I in central, ca, there might be a bit of a wind difference.