So the world of technology is growing faster and more powerful than my current pedal power.

So what apps are out there to enhance your cycling experience?

Strava

Strava is fantastic! Of course it has some flaws like any app but in general it is your go to guide for an App that will…

• Allow you to create a profile where you can follow and be followed by other riders all across the world

It will keep track of your statistics, and push you to improve

It will track things called segments, these are sections of your ride of various distances etc that it will give you individual times for. Rocky Road example is below…

It allows you to upload photos of your ride and share them via social media.

Access Strava via a desktop where it unlocks even more features!

Flybys. Once on the desktop you can view your completed ride and see others that were out and about near you using Strava, you could then choose to follow these riders, who knows you could even start a friendship.

Next is the awesome Strava route builder. I believe still in beta phase, I have found route builder fantastic! Just last week I was sat at home and thought I wanted to go for a 20 mile ride, I don’t want to much elevation coming home, and I want routes other cyclists use. I was able to create a route with a cup of tea at my desktop before heading out!

It has many more features and the more you play around with Strava, the more you’ll discover!

Biggest Strava Flaw!

Strava will not take the heart rate data from your Apple Watch and use it if you are using the app on your phone! It’s so frustrating!

You can use Strava on your Apple Watch ⌚️ but unfortunately you can’t use the watch and the phone app simultaneously.

You can get heart rate monitors from wahoo etc, and use them with the Strava phone app, but many people’s frustrations lie with the fact heart rate data from Apple Watch will not sync to phone app when using.

Come on Strava sort it out 😘

Follow Pedal Healthy (Andy Williams) on Strava