What an epic trip. Amazing!Since I will probably never have a week like this again, I had to boast with this screenshot of the weekly graph on the pugski club page. Forgive me.
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Since I will probably never have a week like this again, I had to boast with this screenshot of the weekly graph on the pugski club page. Forgive me.
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@Rainbow Jenny, Ride the Rockies looks like a very cool ride but I wish they did it in the fall instead of spring so I had the summer to get in shape for it. Especially when you consider the altitude and the amount of elevation each day. There is no way I would be ready for that ride this time of year, if ever! I am training for Cycle Oregon http://www.cycleoregon.com/ride/the-classic/ in September and while it looks to have a lot of climbing it is nothing compared to Ride the Rockies.
I have figured this out recently, as I get notices about what others are doing. I am one of those non geek geeks who forgets to turn my strava app on when I ride.Joined. I'm a pretty mediocre cyclist and I don't ride that much, but I like to see what other people are up to.
I have figured this out recently, as I get notices about what others are doing. I am one of those non geek geeks who forgets to turn my strava app on when I ride.
The newer Garmin and Wahoo devices automate this process: if you record a ride with a Garmin Edge or a Wahoo ELEMNT and it's paired to your smartphone, as soon as you save your ride it'll upload to Strava (provided you have it linked to either Wahoo or Garmin Connect). It's very simple. And using a GPS bike computer saves your phone's battery life - a win-win, I think!
I agree. Plus, there seem to be inconsistencies in distances and elevation gains with the Strava phone app. Maybe it's the GPS device that's not accurate-but my Garmin has been almost 100% reliable in terms of recording long rides, no battery issues, etc. even after 7 years.And using a GPS bike computer saves your phone's battery life - a win-win, I think!
I saw that. Hope you keep using it!I just joined Strava and used it this AM for a short little test loop. Check it out.
I have the apple watch which actually connects nicely. The issue isn't the technology. Its the interface between this human and the technology.The newer Garmin and Wahoo devices automate this process: if you record a ride with a Garmin Edge or a Wahoo ELEMNT and it's paired to your smartphone, as soon as you save your ride it'll upload to Strava (provided you have it linked to either Wahoo or Garmin Connect). It's very simple. And using a GPS bike computer saves your phone's battery life - a win-win, I think!
Since I'm not doing some of the trails that Phil is doing, while I'm building my confidence and skill set, this "strava" day showed that he has been getting in a little more speed and a little more riding in than I am.I just joined Strava and used it this AM for a short little test loop. Check it out.
I have just a Garmin Edge 500 and it works great. I also have a Forerunner for running. I like to geek out over the numbers, and you get more options with a GPS device (not to mention saving your phone batteries). I've done rides that took over 8 hours without shutting my Garmin off and had no issues with the battery.I haven't really used Strava in years, but just joined the club in case I remember to turn it on someday. I only have used iPhone to date, but have thought of getting some kind of GPS/computer. The sciencey part of me would like to be able to add power and HRM. The practical part of me just doesn't want to smoke the iPhone battery.