Originally Posted by
NYSteve
I am wondering which is better for you and why?
I don't have a bike computer, I have been using Map My Ride, but I hear and read so much about Strava.
I only want it to map my ride, list my distance. I want to show off to my friends. My former Fast Bastard self is very proud of every mile I put on my bike.
Try both of them. They're free.
Either one will do a fine job of recording your rides, planning routes, and logging your exercise. But Strava has a MUCH larger and more active user base, and therefore is far more interesting for the social aspect.