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Kinet1c · 09-08-2014 10:15am

http://www.strava.com/challenges/shimano-summer-challenge

600km in 16 days, unfortunately finishes tomorrow but will retro add in your trips from 26th July till now.

http://www.strava.com/challenges/sis-summer-challenge

Single 100 mile trip - 1st-31st August

http://www.strava.com/challenges/gran-fondo-08

Single 130K trip - 1st-31st August

http://www.strava.com/challenges/august-2014-mts-ride

Badges for 250k intervals up to a max of 1250k

I've found this site which has other challenges on it: www.kom.club

nomdeboardie · 13-08-2014 10:56pm

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

Can you link to the post? The 'hazardous segment waiver' sounds wonderful, but I won't be holding my breath.

'Flagged Segment waiver' is here :pac:

rab!dmonkey · 14-08-2014 9:11am

nomdeboardie wrote: »

'Flagged Segment waiver' is here :pac:

And I'm glad I didn't hold my breath. It doesn't restore full functionality to the segments (achievements, ability to delete). That said, if it has a chilling effect on flagging, I will be happy.

nomdeboardie · 14-08-2014 1:02pm

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

... It doesn't restore full functionality to the segments (achievements, ...

True

... ability to delete). ....

What’s that?

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

... That said, if it has a chilling effect on flagging, I will be happy.

Might have a calming effect

Going off on a tangent, the segment named “Flag if you want me to go faster” (Glencullen-Kilternan) has survived unflagged for a long time where its conventionally-named overlapping siblings have perished :pac:

CramCycle · 14-08-2014 2:22pm

nomdeboardie wrote: »

Going off on a tangent, the segment named “Flag if you want me to go faster” (Glencullen-Kilternan) has survived unflagged for a long time where its conventionally-named overlapping siblings have perished :pac:

I think new rules should be brought in that all segments have interesting names, if they don't then they are not worth trying on.

Alek · 14-08-2014 2:36pm

Some of them are actually quite imaginative already. Cycling the "Leaving the stinkys behind" always makes me want to go faster, while "Have a drink!" quite otherwise

lukegjpotter · 14-08-2014 2:44pm

mathie wrote: »

Can you get an audio warning when a segment starts and ends?

If you're using the premium service and are recording with your phone, it'll announce the segment end and your time. Not sure about the start announcement. It doesn't announce when you get a PR or KOM.

rab!dmonkey · 14-08-2014 3:39pm

nomdeboardie wrote: »

What’s that?

If a segment you create is flagged, you can't delete it, regardless of the waiver.

VR46 · 14-08-2014 4:01pm

CramCycle wrote: »

I think new rules should be brought in that all segments have interesting names, if they don't then they are not worth trying on.

There should be punishments for anyone that uses the word 'climb' on a flat segment.

example

nomdeboardie · 14-08-2014 6:58pm

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

If a segment you create is flagged, you can't delete it, regardless of the waiver.

As in delete a segment that you made? That seems odd!(?)

L'Enfer du Nord · 15-08-2014 12:45am

CramCycle wrote: »

I think new rules should be brought in that all segments have interesting names, if they don't then they are not worth trying on.

Little bastsrd hill past jobstown inn

I agree with the name only in so far as It describes some of the motorists I encounter on that stretch.

buffalo · 15-08-2014 12:54am

Hadn't read this thread in a while, saw the 'Flagged Segment waiver' for the first time tonight. Also an email with congratulations for achieving a KOM, with handy links for sharing. Upping their game!

Zyzz · 15-08-2014 1:25am

buffalo wrote: »

Hadn't read this thread in a while, saw the 'Flagged Segment waiver' for the first time tonight. Also an email with congratulations for achieving a KOM, with handy links for sharing. Upping their game!

Speaking of KOM's, you absolutely destroyed Kilmashogue, mahoooosive kudos sir! (and congrats)

Cookie_Monster · 15-08-2014 1:42am

CramCycle wrote: »

I think new rules should be brought in that all segments have interesting names, if they don't then they are not worth trying on.

"Seaview, what seaview? Oh you mean behind me? Right so..."

Seaview rd climb near me

buffalo · 15-08-2014 7:42am

Zyzz wrote: »

Speaking of KOM's, you absolutely destroyed Kilmashogue, mahoooosive kudos sir! (and congrats)

I could've knocked a few more seconds off the final ramp, but I hadn't given the bike a once over before I left the house - chain was jumping in the big sprockets. My own bloody fault - glad I didn't end up losing by a couple of seconds, or I would've really been kicking myself.

rab!dmonkey · 19-08-2014 5:53pm

Another 'secret' challenge
http://www.strava.com/challenges/alpen-traum

Unknown Soldier · 19-08-2014 7:59pm

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

Another 'secret' challenge
http://www.strava.com/challenges/alpen-traum

AKA http://www.strava.com/challenges/318

Just keep changing the digits and you get to see them all as they appear. Secret and not so secret.

buffalo · 31-08-2014 2:02am

Anyone any suggestions as to how to split a 1,600km ride into several individual activities? I know from previous experience with Strava, if I crop it to activity #1 and then try re-upload the original, it'll complain it's a duplicate.

Ole Rodrigo · 31-08-2014 8:45am

buffalo wrote: »

Anyone any suggestions as to how to split a 1,600km ride into several individual activities? I know from previous experience with Strava, if I crop it to activity #1 and then try re-upload the original, it'll complain it's a duplicate.

I think you'll have to open up the tcx in a text editor and manually create 7 separate files from it. At a guess, rename each one according to the dates& start times of the rides, replace the start times and remove any lap information in the file. I'd also start each file with the original start information from the master/main file, changing only date/ start/lap times. Do the same for each activity.

At the very least you should get something strava recognises but may not upload automatically ( you'll have to upload from file yourself ).

Good luck!

Kinet1c · 05-09-2014 4:08am

Eddy Merckz 1969 Challenge
700km in 20 Days
20 September 2014 — 9 October 2014
There are achievement badges to be earned at 233km, 467km and 700km

Alek · 05-09-2014 7:03am

I'm in! Mizen to Malin should get this one sorted for me ;-)

victorcarrera · 08-09-2014 3:35pm

Hi All. I'm new to Strava (non premium user) and would like to know if I buy a bluetooth HRM will the Strava App display realtime HR and or avg HR. As you all probably know the app currently displays Time, Distance and Avg Speed along with a large start/stop button.
Alternatively can I get another android app that will do this and give me the option to configure the display, save the file and upload it later to Strava.
I intend to use it for TT's and I want to see the HR and avgHR to measure my effort because this is what I am used to. If I can get the HR on the display and I can see it in bright conditions I think I will off load the Garmin.
I assume my garmin ANT+ HRM will not work and the Wahoo Tickr HRM @63 Euro from Amazon is recommended on google.
Any advice on this appreciated.

Micilin Muc · 08-09-2014 3:43pm

Download the IpSensorMan app and configure the HR monitor there. The HR monitor should then appear in the Strava app. Worked for me anyway a few months ago on my Garmin HRM and Samsung Note 3.

victorcarrera · 08-09-2014 4:11pm

Micilin Muc wrote: »

Download the IpSensorMan app and configure the HR monitor there. The HR monitor should then appear in the Strava app. Worked for me anyway a few months ago on my Garmin HRM and Samsung Note 3.

Thanks,
Result of scan = No devices found. Did you chose to manually add a device ID and if so what value should I enter in this field. My Garmin HRM has two codes printed on it but they look like model or type codes rather than unique ID values.

Sony Experia phone and Android Ver 4.4.2

Just found this : https://strava.zendesk.com/entries/22821681-Strava-s-Android-app-with-ANT-adaptor-?page=1
It would appear that ANT+ is not supported on Strava without some kind of conversion dongle.

Support for ANT+ accessories is still pending until some decisive action is taken by the Strava team. Sorry to relay the disappointing news!

August 06, 2014 04:21 PM

Strava Support.

CramCycle · 08-09-2014 4:51pm

victorcarrera wrote: »

Thanks,
Result of scan = No devices found. Did you chose to manually add a device ID and if so what value should I enter in this field. My Garmin HRM has two codes printed on it but they look like model or type codes rather than unique ID values.

Sony Experia phone and Android Ver 4.4.2

Just found this : https://strava.zendesk.com/entries/22821681-Strava-s-Android-app-with-ANT-adaptor-?page=1
It would appear that ANT+ is not supported on Strava without some kind of conversion dongle.

Your phone has to have ANT+ support, the note 3 does, alot of smart phones don't. Your options are a bluetooth HRM with a BT HRM or an ANT+ dongle for your phone.

I didn't actually know the Note had ANT+, must try it out this evening.

victorcarrera · 08-09-2014 5:38pm

CramCycle wrote: »

Your phone has to have ANT+ support, the note 3 does, alot of smart phones don't. Your options are a bluetooth HRM with a BT HRM or an ANT+ dongle for your phone.

I didn't actually know the Note had ANT+, must try it out this evening.

Thanks for that.
FYI: There are a few posts in the thread I linked to confirming ANT+ devices communicating with Android OS, Galaxy S3 (Micilin Muc) among others. Many others on there too unhappy with this issue with other phones.

So unless there is another app or patch for what I want on the Sony Xperia it is the Wahoo Ticker BT HRM for 63Euro. And I will look into the dongle option. Either will be worthwhile because I will finally be finished with the most troublesome piece of cycling kit Ihave ever bought the Edge 705 and associated s/w. If I can find a buyer for it of course!

Hunterbiker · 25-09-2014 8:58pm

Anyone tried veloviewer? It links into your Strava profile and seems to give you an overdoes on stats. Its kind if cool (if you like that sort of thing...)

godtabh · 25-09-2014 9:06pm

Hunterbiker wrote: »

Anyone tried veloviewer? It links into your Strava profile and seems to give you an overdoes on stats. Its kind if cool (if you like that sort of thing...)

A lot of people do. See below

nilhg · 25-09-2014 9:19pm

If you like your stats, and use chrome, then there is a nice extension which adds a little to the strava experience.

Probably not for everybody but easy to delete and free......

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stravaplus-developer-prev/dhiaggccakkgdfcadnklkbljcgicpckn

Unknown Soldier · 25-09-2014 9:20pm

Hunterbiker wrote: »

Anyone tried veloviewer? It links into your Strava profile and seems to give you an overdoes on stats. Its kind if cool (if you like that sort of thing...)

Great for Stalking

Go to "activities" and on a ride click on the symbol to the right of the little strava symbol.

Should bring you here (as an example)....

Wishbone Ash · 28-09-2014 10:50pm

Anyone else having trouble with Strava tonight? When I click the dashboard, it will only give my activities and not those I'm following.

Darkglasses · 28-09-2014 10:56pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Anyone else having trouble with Strava tonight? When I click the dashboard, it will only give my activities and not those I'm following.

No problems here WA. Using Chrome if it matters.

dragratchet · 28-09-2014 10:57pm

yeah noticed that too

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Anyone else having trouble with Strava tonight? When I click the dashboard, it will only give my activities and not those I'm following.

Wishbone Ash · 28-09-2014 11:01pm

dragratchet wrote: »

yeah noticed that too

I can get around it somewhat by selecting 'My Clubs' but it then gives everyone in the club who has uploaded a ride but not those who are not in any Strava club.

dragratchet · 28-09-2014 11:14pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I can get around it somewhat by selecting 'My Clubs' but it then gives everyone in the club who has uploaded a ride but not those who are not in any Strava club.

im going to go to bed and hopefully it will have fixed itself by the time i wake up :pac:

Wishbone Ash · 28-09-2014 11:57pm

dragratchet wrote: »

im going to go to bed and hopefully it will have fixed itself by the time i wake up :pac:

Normal service has returned! :pac:

Wishbone Ash · 01-10-2014 11:22pm

Someone has just flagged an entire ride I did in July 2013 (in the USA). Fairly standard stats - 106km in 4h 07m average 25.7 max 63km/h. Claim that it was done in a motor vehicle! WTF

Alek · 01-10-2014 11:25pm

You're just too good man, just too good.

Wishbone Ash · 01-10-2014 11:34pm

They seemed to have accepted my assurances that it was genuine. Wouldn't really matter that much anyway as there are so few segments in the US compared to here.

12 element · 01-10-2014 11:43pm

I always wondered what happens when a ride gets flagged. Did an actual person e-mail you or is it all automated?

Wishbone Ash · 01-10-2014 11:47pm

12 element wrote: »

I always wondered what happens when a ride gets flagged. Did an actual person e-mail you or is it all automated?

You get a message from Strava with several options about it - eg opportunity to crop ride etc.

I don't understand why mine was flagged as the average speed was actually lower than normal (Florida heat in July) and I didn't get anything in the 7 segments I went through.

victorcarrera · 02-10-2014 1:34am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I don't understand why mine was flagged...

km/h interpreted as mph possibly.

Leroy42 · 02-10-2014 6:46am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

They seemed to have accepted my assurances that it was genuine. Wouldn't really matter that much anyway as there are so few segments in the US compared to here.

Just on strava use, wonder where it is the most popular? I mean, what sort of level of cyclists8zts actually use it?