yes i used it since apr 2015 when i found out about it to log my miles and look back on where i've rode if i wanted to go back and do the route.
i only commute, with a few occasional rides here and there and then also just getting around with the fam on the weekend. have two bikes, one commuter, one cargo bike (for kid towing).
i hate starting/stopping it but i like the app otherwise.

I use Strava on my commutes, which are about the only riding I'm doing nowadays. If I get to work a little faster than usual, it puts a smile on my face. If I'm a little slower, I can think about traffic or wind that day, or am I coming down with something <cough, cough>?

It's a nice tool if you like to keep track of things. If it didn't exist, I'd be fine with that, too.

I use Strava but 10 years ago when our microwave broke we have not replaced it and never really missed it since

Why not use Strava? Something else to fu?% with. I'd rather just ride. I seriously doubt the data has a practical value because you can't get good statistical data without some knowledge about what percentage of riders are using it and how their rides might be slanted to demographics of strava lovers.

Have you ever looked at the Strava data? Look at your neighborhood and see if these 'Strava lovers' are any that different from you.

Reference post number 28:

It's very easy to understand the percentage of Strava users: use people counting on a specific route and compare it with Strava data for a given time period. Honestly, it's not that complicated.

Also post number 46:

Looked at the heat map for my area. Was able to see that some trails that weren't there a year or so ago are open. Thanks for the link.

I Strava everything. It saves me from needing a regular computer for mileage. It also gives me a chance to, every day, come up with a new silly name for my commute.

I use Strava on my commutes. Since my phone's coming with me anyway I find it not cumbersome at all. While I have successfully tracked century rides with my phone, I recently picked up a bike computer for longer rides. I don't want to end up in a position where I need to make a call at mile 80+ or lost & need to start using Google maps with a phone charge under 20%.

I aslo like using it as an odometer for my bikes, as well as a ride log book. It's helpful for tracking maintenance, seeing trends in ride time, effort, etc. The auto post to Facebook is convenient as it's one less step to do in order to let family know I wasn't in an accident and arrived at my destination.

No, I don't even have a cell phone of any kind.

I started using Strave as a phone app recently, and use it on my daily commute. It is kind of nice to just keep track of miles ridden on each bike. Not sure if I will keep using it, but it's not a big hassle to just hit the record button and throw it in the pannier.

I used mapmyride for several years, then switched to Strava as a lot of my riding friends used Strava. I recently went back to mapmyride though as I replaced my cycle computer with my phone, and Strava doesn't show your current speed unless you pay the premium price. I'm able to import my rides to Strava so it's no big deal to me. I like seeing how I progress on certain segments of my ride.

I commute in Orlando. Not exactly where you are but close. And yes I use Strava almost every time I ride more than a mile.

Nope. Just dedicated gps. I'm mostly just a map geek, with some interest in mileage accumulation. Am currently trialling the competition for better routing than the desktop app I was using. Very pleased so far. I also use another desktop app for tracking all things health related which is the main repository for my ride history.

Absolutely! Best way to track milage, component wear and fitness level. I have used it for almost 2 years now.

You might be interested in the mapping tools in Strava, the free version included a Route tool with a Global Heat map option (to see popular routes):



With the Premium ($60/year) Strava, you can get a Heat Map of your rides:



To be blunt, this feature is not worth $60/year, but I enjoy checking it and looking for places I need to explore.

[MENTION=381190]Hypno Toad[/MENTION] Thanks for the info. So far I'm pretty pleased with RideWithGPS. Half-hearted googling seemed to indicate that at least at one time it had preferable routing. Strava seemed to be more about performance and competition which is of little interest to me. Since I already have an account set up I'll likely stay, unless I find it doesn't meet my needs in some significant way over time.

Totally understand! Just wanted to share.

I'm strongly considering it.

I currently use a Wahoo RPM sensor and the Wahoo app just to monitor time traveled and my cadence. If I want distance, I'll use Map My Ride, but my commuting distance is pretty consistent.

The social aspect of Strava is really what appeals to me. For example, coincidentally, I googled an old co-worker earlier today and found out that he was a cyclist on Strava - neither of us cycled when we worked together. I like the idea of the opportunity for like-minded people to be able to find or connect, as unlikely as that probably is.

Mister,
I ride mtb frequently. When I pull up Strava to see how far I have ridden it gives me an average time as well as distance.
I use the free version. The few times I used premium I didn't feel I needed what was offered.