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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Utter tosh, I just created a segment out of interest because I ride it everyday and whilst very short its is a sharp climb, yesterday I rode up it at 22mph (yes its short) today I created a segment and would you know it's seems only today's ride is showing as ever ridden that segment .....mmmm

    I'll check again tomorrow but I have to say the concept is good but the accuracy is very much wanting.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
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    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • padders
    padders Posts: 77
    itboffin wrote:
    Utter tosh, I just created a segment out of interest because I ride it everyday and whilst very short its is a sharp climb, yesterday I rode up it at 22mph (yes its short) today I created a segment and would you know it's seems only today's ride is showing as ever ridden that segment .....mmmm

    I'll check again tomorrow but I have to say the concept is good but the accuracy is very much wanting.

    When you first create a segment from a ride, the only ride that will register against it will be the ride the segment was taken from. It can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 5 hours (in my experience) for the full leaderboard to be built against the segment.
    Marmalade
  • padders
    padders Posts: 77
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Well you've already shown your penis on Strava according to one report. And it had notched up a few achievements. :shock:

    Ah yes, Okgo's revealing interpretation of a recent GPS Squiggle. The temptation of course is to plan a suitable route and do a much better job of it!
    Marmalade
  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    Nailed Queens ride/Bolan bridge after half a dozen times of trying.. :lol:

    Not much of a tailwind either. Hopefully it will last longer than my last KOM!
  • Yukirin
    Yukirin Posts: 231
    Padders wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Utter tosh, I just created a segment out of interest because I ride it everyday and whilst very short its is a sharp climb, yesterday I rode up it at 22mph (yes its short) today I created a segment and would you know it's seems only today's ride is showing as ever ridden that segment .....mmmm

    I'll check again tomorrow but I have to say the concept is good but the accuracy is very much wanting.

    When you first create a segment from a ride, the only ride that will register against it will be the ride the segment was taken from. It can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 5 hours (in my experience) for the full leaderboard to be built against the segment.

    one i made took a couple of days to populate. I guess it depends how often its been ridden previous.
  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Nailed Queens ride/Bolan bridge after half a dozen times of trying.. :lol:

    Not much of a tailwind either. Hopefully it will last longer than my last KOM!

    I'll have that one when the coast is clear. Was close the other night ;)

    In other news, no KOM tonight, but took the SCR Crown for Box thanks to me chasing some quick guys up there and nearly killing myself. I've worked out it was around 5.48 for the Classic Segment (as it didn't match me) and got 5.30 for the slightly shorter one.
    Blog on my first and now second season of proper riding/racing - www.firstseasonracing.com
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Completely new to this Strava lark.

    Can somebody briefly explain to me please - I've created a profile on my phone and logged in etc.

    Do I need to do anything before setting off? Like opening the app, or does it just know when I'm travelling at bike speed and turn itself on?
  • bobbygloss
    bobbygloss Posts: 317
    daviesee wrote:
    Oh drat and darn it, I'll wave bye bye to these then......

    http://app.strava.com/rides/9265430#167819380
    These used to be my commuting routes home, from Dyce to Port Elphinstone.
    Back in the days before Strava, that was.
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    If you're using a phone app, the app will need to be running and you'll need to have started a ride.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,821
    Chadders81 wrote:
    Completely new to this Strava lark.

    Can somebody briefly explain to me please - I've created a profile on my phone and logged in etc.

    Do I need to do anything before setting off? Like opening the app, or does it just know when I'm travelling at bike speed and turn itself on?
    Open the app, set it running, then lock your screen and off you go. When you've finished stop it recording, finish the ride, then upload to Strava. Robert's your Mother's brother.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    I see now. Thanks.

    Won't be taking anybody's segments any time soon but I'm quite excited about this.
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    It'll happen sooner than you think. Get involved.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    If my legs ever get over Box Hill on Saturday.
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    Chadders81 wrote:
    If my legs ever get over Box Hill on Saturday.
    Box hill is easy, just take it gently, spin faster rather than grinding away and get a steady rhythm going... its not steep particularly, just long... concentrate on breathing and keeping a steady pace... on the right hand hairpins, stay left, on the left hand ones move to the middle of the road (traffic permitting)
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Cheers - we went up last Sat and I then played a 60 over cricket match on Sunday so it's now that my legs are suffering.

    Couple of laps of Box Hill on my way home tonight so that should either sort me out or finish me off.
  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    okgo wrote:
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Nailed Queens ride/Bolan bridge after half a dozen times of trying.. :lol:

    Not much of a tailwind either. Hopefully it will last longer than my last KOM!

    I'll have that one when the coast is clear. Was close the other night ;)

    In other news, no KOM tonight, but took the SCR Crown for Box thanks to me chasing some quick guys up there and nearly killing myself. I've worked out it was around 5.48 for the Classic Segment (as it didn't match me) and got 5.30 for the slightly shorter one.

    Pah! You're 7 seconds off the pace and if I'm honest I had to ease off as I thought I might take off over the bridge.. :wink:
  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

    Brompton SL2
    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    itboffin wrote:
    Utter tosh, I just created a segment out of interest because I ride it everyday and whilst very short its is a sharp climb, yesterday I rode up it at 22mph (yes its short) today I created a segment and would you know it's seems only today's ride is showing as ever ridden that segment .....mmmm

    I'll check again tomorrow but I have to say the concept is good but the accuracy is very much wanting.

    Okay so more people are listed now http://app.strava.com/segments/1471385 but i'm still the KOM :twisted:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Blonde Cyclist
    Blonde Cyclist Posts: 328
    Ha ha - someone has clearly created a new segment this morning (Chelsea Bridge to Vauxhall Bridge) so that they could have a KOM but my QOM time is faster! Not sure how long my time will last either - wasn't particularly pushing it today and caught a red light near the top... Oh dear ;)

    *lost already as expected! Still found it amusing...
    Nice weather bike: Fondriest TF2 (white/ black)
    Training Bike: Giant Avail (white/ blue/ green)
    Track bikes: Planet X Franko Bianco (white) and 7VRN (white/ black)
    CX: Kinesis Pro6 (sick green)
  • edds
    edds Posts: 156
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Nailed Queens ride/Bolan bridge after half a dozen times of trying.. :lol:

    I stop commuting for a while and this is what happens. Looks like I might have to take a ride past that segment later on.
    edd
    --
    FCN 4-5; Giant SRC 3; formally known as edduddiee
  • coopster_the_1st
    coopster_the_1st Posts: 5,158
    Here are some target segments for when you head out west of London where I am top of the SCR club:

    http://app.strava.com/segments/940545
    http://app.strava.com/segments/1337030
    http://app.strava.com/segments/1399948
    http://app.strava.com/segments/922966
    http://app.strava.com/segments/782640

    Good luck :P
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Downhill segments count as well do they? :twisted:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Hmm - after one day and 52.2km, I think I can see why this is so addictive.

    There's a couple of segments I have my eye on. The area near where my parents live is a bit of a black spot so I'll be heading up there soon.
  • Yukirin
    Yukirin Posts: 231
    Green Brompton wrote:
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?

    yep. Got a pb and top 10 last night that Strava wants to keep secret.

    In other news, dark hill in 1 min exactly and a 2nd overall for the hill out of Surbiton towards chessington.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Yukirin wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?

    yep. Got a pb and top 10 last night that Strava wants to keep secret.

    In other news, dark hill in 1 min exactly and a 2nd overall for the hill out of Surbiton towards chessington.

    Good work. You riding a Bianchi?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    Yukirin wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?

    yep. Got a pb and top 10 last night that Strava wants to keep secret.

    In other news, dark hill in 1 min exactly and a 2nd overall for the hill out of Surbiton towards chessington.

    Annoying, seems to do it a lot. Popular segments n all. Last night, it didn't track a bunch of my segments because the GPS went a bit mental and had me off course. Not sure if I mind as there was a headwind... but it was my fastest commute home due to green lights most of the way :) . That was a decent exchange for once.
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

    Brompton SL2
    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    cjcp wrote:
    Yukirin wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?

    yep. Got a pb and top 10 last night that Strava wants to keep secret.

    In other news, dark hill in 1 min exactly and a 2nd overall for the hill out of Surbiton towards chessington.

    Good work. You riding a Bianchi?

    Ah was that who I saw wearing a wheelers top in the park last night?
    Blog on my first and now second season of proper riding/racing - www.firstseasonracing.com
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    okgo wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Yukirin wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?

    yep. Got a pb and top 10 last night that Strava wants to keep secret.

    In other news, dark hill in 1 min exactly and a 2nd overall for the hill out of Surbiton towards chessington.

    Good work. You riding a Bianchi?

    Ah was that who I saw wearing a wheelers top in the park last night?

    Not me (had KW shorts on), but I know the chap you mean. White shorts.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Yukirin
    Yukirin Posts: 231
    cjcp wrote:
    Yukirin wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    Does anyone else look at their time on a segment, know it's one of your fastest, and then look at the leader board to see you've got a PB and moved up rank, not to be told by Strava?

    yep. Got a pb and top 10 last night that Strava wants to keep secret.

    In other news, dark hill in 1 min exactly and a 2nd overall for the hill out of Surbiton towards chessington.

    Good work. You riding a Bianchi?

    nope, a Japanese steel frame, dt shifters and white planet x al30. Mint green though so guess it may look bianchi-esque. Nike shorts, grey top, no clips (though just received my shiny double strap kierin toe clips in the post! I'll soon be attached to my bike!)
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    Hmmm, I think the new bike is very fast. I picked up a 7th overall on a hill and only 16 seconds off top, with a set of dead legs. Now to plan a route to take in as many of the local strava segments as possible.

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