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Posts tagged king of the mountain

7 reasons why some Strava segments suck (do yours?)

Apr24
2013
17 Comments Written by Alan
segments

Segments are what make Strava so amazing. Except some aren’t. Here’s why.

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Posted in Cycling, Strava - Tagged cycling, garmin, KOM, QOM, Queen of the Mountain, Sport, Strava

9 tips for getting a KOM on Strava

Jun03
2012
5 Comments Written by Alan
kom

Strava can be very addictive in the way it “gamifies” your riding and encourages competition. It’s satisfying to work hard and see your name at the top of the leaderboard. However, even if you manage to get a top position and earn the coveted KOM/QOM achievement (King/Queen of the Mountain), chances are you won’t stay there [...]

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Posted in Cycling, Garmin Edge 800, Strava - Tagged garmin, Garmin Edge 800, Global Positioning System, gps, gpx, group riding, KOM, Strava, tailwind, tcx, virtual partner

Strava… the gamification of cycling.

Apr09
2012
4 Comments Written by Alan
strava

If I asked you to think of the connection between gaming and keeping in shape, you’d probably mention various fitness and dance games on xbox, playstation and wii. The popularity of these games has made exercising accessible to many who perhaps wouldn’t engage with more traditional forms. Aspects of gaming culture are being incorporated into [...]

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Posted in Cycling, Garmin Edge 800, Strava - Tagged apps, competition, cycling, cycling routes, gamification, gamify, gaming, Global Positioning System, gps, North Wales, Strava, training

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Cycling tips for Garmin GPS and Strava, and other stuff.