Originally Posted by
Sierra_rider
If AI can clean up the Strava segments of E-bikes, cheaters and crappy app-recorded activities, I'm all for it. The fact that someone would intentionally cheat on something like Strava is quite funny, but I guess it happens.
I've got some KOMs and top 10s, but it's not really the main reason I use the app. Other solid reasons, is it's an easy way to track mileage and elevation gain. Also for the social aspect...I have quite a few friends on Strava, we can keep track of whatever interesting rides we're doing. Sometimes it is to brag a little bit about completing a big ride or having a good race result.
No you don’t
Besides tracking miles, elevation, speed, bettering a previous speed, there is a community of folks that have friendly competitions in mileage, or elevation gained or what have you. It’s fun to see them egg each other on or give each other you know what. I like the year in review where all the stats are summarized so I don’t have to. For those who enjoy competition against themselves or others, it’s a good way to track that. - Or just see if you are improving (or declining). I try different strategies to see if I can improve or maintain my level and Strava tells me if it’s a success or failure. In the spirit of camaraderie, it’s fun to cheer my friends on before an event (running or cycling) and to congratulate them after their efforts. I do like the sense of community and the connections I have made with others that I otherwise wouldn’t have.
Other than that, it really sucks.