Strava Boards.ie Club

not sane · 28-10-2011 8:44pm

Got my new Edge yesterday, just joined. Looks like good fun.

seve65 · 28-10-2011 8:47pm

not sane wrote: »

Got my new Edge yesterday, just joined. Looks like good fun.

and thats how it starts, addiction will follow !

mccutchie · 06-11-2011 11:29pm

Just joined myself, looks good so far, boards group now 19th

Beasty · 06-11-2011 11:50pm

Boards are 19th for November - I suspect yesterday's hill challenge helped. 23rd YTD, although currently over 4 billion metres behind the leader one of who's riders appears to have climbed to the Moon more than 10 times ...

jimm · 06-11-2011 11:57pm

Beasty wrote: »

Boards are 19th for November - I suspect yesterday's hill challenge helped. 23rd YTD, although currently over 4 billion metres behind the leader one of who's riders appears to have climbed to the Moon more than 10 times ...

Was just looking at his activity log.

http://app.strava.com/rides/1982989

Looks like he went up in a Saturn V rocket!!!

Cookie_Monster · 07-11-2011 9:42am

jimm wrote: »

Was just looking at his activity log.

http://app.strava.com/rides/1982989

Looks like he went up in a Saturn V rocket!!!

so much for Strava fixing things, I flagged that a couple of weeks ago as a clearly wrong altitude and it's still there...

joker77 · 07-11-2011 12:16pm

I've tried using the Strava app for Android several times, have yet to be successful. The closest I got was yesterday - I left the house with about 60% battery, the phone died after 55kms (< 2 hours).

Do any of the other sports tracker type apps work with Strava? Not directly, but by saving .gpx files?

Cheers

aquanaut · 07-11-2011 1:20pm

joker77 wrote: »

I've tried using the Strava app for Android several times, have yet to be successful. The closest I got was yesterday - I left the house with about 60% battery, the phone died after 55kms (< 2 hours).

Do any of the other sports tracker type apps work with Strava? Not directly, but by saving .gpx files?

Cheers

Have you tried running juice defender with it? It might give you enough battery

joker77 · 07-11-2011 2:52pm

aquanaut wrote: »

Have you tried running juice defender with it? It might give you enough battery

Cheers - have the full pro ultimate or what version of juice defender, it's a necessity on the HTC Desire.

But the only time I could find a GPS signal was with that switched off.

To be honest, I think the Strava app is flakey as fúck, I've downloaded 3 other GPS tracking apps to see if they are any use

Inquitus · 07-11-2011 3:58pm

joker77 wrote: »

I've tried using the Strava app for Android several times, have yet to be successful. The closest I got was yesterday - I left the house with about 60% battery, the phone died after 55kms (< 2 hours).

Do any of the other sports tracker type apps work with Strava? Not directly, but by saving .gpx files?

Cheers

I used Cardiotrainer on my HTC Desire prior to getting a garmin. This allows you to export and upload gpx files to Strava.

joker77 · 08-11-2011 12:28pm

Inquitus wrote: »

I used Cardiotrainer on my HTC Desire prior to getting a garmin. This allows you to export and upload gpx files to Strava.

What was the battery life like with it?

I used RouteTracker this morning - started out with just under 80% battery, in the door after less than 2 and a half hours and the phone died a minute later. Not great really - it means that for a longer Sunday spin (4-5 hours), the battery definitely wouldn't last.

I need the find the best Android app, that uses the least battery. I'll try out that Cardio trainer one tomorrow, and TurboGPS.

Inquitus · 08-11-2011 3:21pm

joker77 wrote: »

What was the battery life like with it?

I used RouteTracker this morning - started out with just under 80% battery, in the door after less than 2 and a half hours and the phone died a minute later. Not great really - it means that for a longer Sunday spin (4-5 hours), the battery definitely wouldn't last.

I need the find the best Android app, that uses the least battery. I'll try out that Cardio trainer one tomorrow, and TurboGPS.

I got a good 4-6 hours out of cardio trainer with close to 100% at the outset, it may be more efficient than some of the others, but by far the best way to improve battery life on a Desire is to install a Custom ROM like Cyanogen Mod.

I did the Sean Kelly 90km with it in 2010, 4.5 hours on the bike plus lasted the drive home - http://app.strava.com/rides/2093653

joker77 · 08-11-2011 3:32pm

Cheers yea - I tried putting a ROM on it before, kept failing, wrecked my head completely. I hear ya though, the battery life is appalling on mine, I might give the ROM another go. Any good links on how to do it, I'd be better off trying from scratch again.

Just tried a TurboGPS file, didn't import into Strava.

Mr. Grieves · 08-11-2011 8:50pm

MyTracks is quite good, can export to gpx.

Put your phone into airplane mode for all or part of your ride. Makes a huge difference for battery life.

joker77 · 08-11-2011 9:38pm

Airplane mode - never thought of that... Will give it a blast.

seve65 · 08-11-2011 9:46pm

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

so much for Strava fixing things, I flagged that a couple of weeks ago as a clearly wrong altitude and it's still there...

they did add a feature I requested, but have failed to get rid of a few dodgy segments I flagged. Not sure if they pay a bit more attention if you have actually ridden the segment. I have renamed a few bad ones I have ridden to something like 'dodgy segment' but having said that it doesnt help with any related calculations. just judging by the support forum they are getting quite busy.

Cookie_Monster · 16-11-2011 10:41am

Does anybody use the premium version?

I got a code for a free month but I honestly don't really see the benefit of it. Some "nice" bits but nothing worth the $6 a month IMO...

Inquitus · 16-11-2011 10:50am

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

Does anybody use the premium version?

I got a code for a free month but I honestly don't really see the benefit of it. Some "nice" bits but nothing worth the $6 a month IMO...

I invited a "friend" and got a free month just to see what its like, premium doesn't appear to offer much extra.

Plastik · 16-11-2011 10:57am

I want to rank all the segments by weight to see if I move up

seve65 · 16-11-2011 2:10pm

or by age... (not sure if thats a premium feature)

daragh_ · 16-11-2011 2:16pm

I was a premium member for a month. Wasn't much use tbh. Being able to view leaderboards by age made me feel slightly better for a few minutes.

I wish they would fix the issue with the iPhone App where they can't verify elevations in Europe.

Jawgap · 16-11-2011 3:33pm

daragh_ wrote: »

I was a premium member for a month. Wasn't much use tbh. Being able to view leaderboards by age made me feel slightly better for a few minutes.

I wish they would fix the issue with the iPhone App where they can't verify elevations in Europe.

.....just cycle where you know there are no hills:)

I've wondered about "levelling up" for premium membership for a while (after my ridewithgps membership expires), but based on the last few posts it seems you don't get a whole lot more for your money.

Is there anything to commend the premium membership?

Inquitus · 16-11-2011 3:45pm

Jawgap wrote: »

.....just cycle where you know there are no hills:)

I've wondered about "levelling up" for premium membership for a while (after my ridewithgps membership expires), but based on the last few posts it seems you don't get a whole lot more for your money.

Is there anything to commend the premium membership?

Recommend Strava to a diff email address of yours via

http://app.strava.com/invites/new

Log off Strava. Register with your new email address. Log off Strava. Log back in on your normal details. You will have 1 months free premium membership, see what you think and decide accordingly.

Cookie_Monster · 19-11-2011 12:27am

http://app.strava.com/rapha/turkey

New challenge for ye

9000 cals in 5 days :eek:

"Get on your bike fatty"

9000 cal is 2 wicklow 200's for me :eek:

Inquitus · 19-11-2011 12:38am

I simply don't have the time to avg 80km a day for 5 days. Good job I don't celebrate Thanksgiving eh!

seamus · 21-11-2011 6:10pm

Inquitus wrote: »

I simply don't have the time to avg 80km a day for 5 days. Good job I don't celebrate Thanksgiving eh!

Big ask alright. Though if I still commuted on the road bike, I could double my commute each way, that gives me 40km each for the three days, then I only have to do two spins of 140km each at the weekend.

Some of us have jobs and families like. Maybe a two-week, 10,000 calories challenge would have been more realistic.

on_the_nickel · 21-11-2011 8:22pm

In fairness, it's a US site, and most of them be off from Wed/Thursday to Mon/Tuesday next week.

And as someone who mostly works with US clients, I will be giving thanks myself. Best non-holiday weekend of the year!

CramCycle · 23-12-2011 1:58pm

Oops, cycled half way home the other night and my rear wheel went out of joint, pulled into my other work place where my car was, and drover the rest of the way, did not turn off strava, still came second on the hill climb (clutch issues with the automatic is my excuse).

Cycled up it last night into strong head wind and dropped 13 places. SOB.

Bearna Way is the climb by the way.

CramCycle · 01-01-2012 5:03pm

Just went for a browse of the website today, all my climbs, I progressed today but one guy called Eric Downey is the leader in all of them, Late new year resolution, to claim that title.

EDIT: He is also a boards.ie club member, so at least he/you knows I am coming :P

joker77 · 01-01-2012 5:50pm

Isn't he the lad who won the last Hillclimb TT?

CramCycle · 01-01-2012 6:11pm

joker77 wrote: »

Isn't he the lad who won the last Hillclimb TT?

Crap, the speed he done that I may take back the gauntlet I threw down.

jimm · 01-01-2012 11:22pm

Gary 'seve65' Cooper was the top Boardsie and finished in 284th in the men’s competition with 127,946 meters of climbing.

I finished in 817th in the men’s and 4th Boardsie with 84,884 meters of climbing. Pleased enough with that and finished the year with 10,450km on the bike.

Over 7,500 cyclists worldwide took part, so well done seve65.

Edit....Boards.ie finished 26th of 1019 clubs in the club competition.

Cookie_Monster · 02-01-2012 2:20am

jimm wrote: »

Edit....Boards.ie finished 26th of 1019 clubs in the club competition.

Mr. Grieves · 02-01-2012 3:47pm

CramCycle wrote: »

Just went for a browse of the website today, all my climbs, I progressed today but one guy called Eric Downey is the leader in all of them, Late new year resolution, to claim that title.

EDIT: He is also a boards.ie club member, so at least he/you knows I am coming :P

That's me, which climb are you talking about?

CramCycle · 02-01-2012 4:28pm

Mr. Grieves wrote: »

That's me, which climb are you talking about?

Everyone I take part in :P

Bearna Way, the forest 5kmTT, Stepaside lane etc, etc.

Just don't up your game for a month to give me a fighting chance of coming second.

cantalach · 02-01-2012 8:54pm

jimm wrote: »

Gary 'seve65' Cooper was the top Boardsie and finished in 284th in the men’s competition with 127,946 meters of climbing.

Top stuff from Gary alright...but Ryan Sherlock is also a boardsie and he finished 4th overall for 2011 with 363,585m climbing!

Cookie_Monster · 02-01-2012 9:49pm

cantalach wrote: »

Top stuff from Gary alright...but Ryan Sherlock is also a boardsie and he finished 4th overall for 2011 with 363,585m climbing!

he's not in the boards club though...

Lucifer-0 · 03-01-2012 3:49pm

Sorry but I'm too lazy to read 10 pages of posts....I presume it's ok to join the club on Strava? I only recently joined it.

Thanks,
Lewis.

CramCycle · 04-01-2012 1:51am

Lucifer-0 wrote: »

Sorry but I'm too lazy to read 10 pages of posts....I presume it's ok to join the club on Strava? I only recently joined it.

Thanks,
Lewis.

No reason why not.

NB first KOM heading into a headwind and then a crosswind, Mr. Grieves, I'll be right behind you soon (that sounded weirder than I thought). Crosswind caught me at the bottom of Bearna Way, can definitely improve on that time. Won't beat your time but can definitely gain 6 seconds on it.

Boards.ie: Neil · 04-01-2012 10:40am

I joined up, now to actually get on the bike... :pac:

Lucifer-0 · 04-01-2012 12:46pm

CramCycle wrote: »

No reason why not.

Joined.

I look forward to dedicating my life to trying (and failing) to beat some randomers segment times.

Cheers.

seve65 · 04-01-2012 1:49pm

CramCycle wrote: »

No reason why not.

NB first KOM heading into a headwind and then a crosswind, Mr. Grieves, I'll be right behind you soon (that sounded weirder than I thought). Crosswind caught me at the bottom of Bearna Way, can definitely improve on that time. Won't beat your time but can definitely gain 6 seconds on it.

be a devil, aim for 7 seconds

seve65 · 04-01-2012 1:56pm

on a more sensible note (perhaps!), see
http://sweatscience.com/the-finishing-kick-is-in-your-head-not-your-legs/

jinkypolly · 04-01-2012 1:57pm

It would appear from a recent Strava blog that smartphone applications should be able to work for the KOM. I can't confirm this myself (yet) and the KOM faq has not changed but this would be great if true especially for the Boards.ie total.

Now Serving Up: Elevation
Posted by Strava Admin on December 19th, 2011

Good news! We’ve improved the reliability and accuracy of our elevation data and its geographic coverage. If you’re located in the United States, your elevation data has just become more accurate. And if you’re a Strava cyclist or runner outside of the United States (between latitudes 70North and 70South) without barometer-equipped devices, you will now see some exciting new stats after you upload your activity!

Riders wordwide, you will now see your elevation gain and estimated power on your ride page, and runners worldwide, you will now see elevation gain and grade adjusted pace on your run page. What’s more, this elevation data lets you compete in future Strava challenges having to do with gaining elevation, so let the global climbing competitions begin!

We hope that this new and improved activity analysis is as useful as we think it’s going to be. If you have any feedback, please let us know by visiting support.strava.com.

Our international data is licensed from CIAT-CSI.

Dubba · 06-01-2012 6:41pm

Strava have a new challenge up on their site for those who are interested.

Strava Ride Base Mile Blast

Kick off the New Year with some serious sweat. From January 6-31, you’re challenged to ride as many miles as you can. Put on those base miles, start the suffering early and build your foundation for 2012. Surprises are in store for the most dedicated competitors, so get ready to haul.

http://app.strava.com/challenges/ride-base-mile-blast

First and last time I'm on the front page 99th out of 100 :pac:

Beasty · 06-01-2012 11:46pm

Dubba wrote: »

First and last time I'm on the front page 99th out of 100 :pac:

101st out of 2,008 participants, topdammit, I'm 2nd Irish based rider and around top 10 European - I'm going to retire while I'm ahead in this one (and before everyone else uploads their rides) ...:D

PCX · 07-01-2012 12:01am

Beasty wrote: »

Dubba wrote: »

First and last time I'm on the front page 99th out of 100 :pac:

101st out of 2,008 participants, topdammit, I'm 2nd Irish based rider and around top 10 European - I'm going to retire while I'm ahead in this one (and before everyone else uploads their rides) ...:D

I'm also 101st and have been for the last few hours. I'm beginning to think that if you are not in the top 100 then you are down as being 101st on the table.
And I thought I was doing so well....

Beasty · 07-01-2012 12:40am

HaHa

We're all 101st:D

Your actual rank is shown in the top right hand corner - I'm down to 154 now but was in the 110-120 range earlier - I suspect I probably was about 101st at some stage;)

CramCycle · 07-01-2012 2:43am

Beasty wrote: »

(and before everyone else uploads their rides) ...:D

Weekend spins tomorrow, I see the mileage jumping quite fast come tomorrow evening.

Ole Rodrigo · 07-01-2012 12:11pm

I'm in. Hoping for a better result than the Rapha 500 .

Strava Boards.ie Club

Comments