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Just some of the many TUTORIALS on the site…

Left your GPS recording in the car? Here’s how to crop/edit the ride.

We’ve all done it. And if you haven’t, you will sooner or later. What are we talking about? Forgetting to turn off your GPS and then getting in a car,  making you appear super human when you upload the file later. Here’s the fix.

How to use Strava to plan your bike maintenance.

Strava users know all about tracking their mileage totals, but did you know you can track mileage on individual components? How many miles have you done on those tyres since you put them on? What about that chain, or the cassette?

How to tell if someone used Digital Epo to cheat on Strava

Digital EPO allows people to alter their GPS data to make their ride appear faster than it actually was. But how can you tell if someone has actually used it or not? Are there any telltale signs? It appears that there are…

Liven up your Strava feed with Instagram cycling photos

Strava has enabled links with Instagram for at least 6 months, but very few people seem to use it. Perhaps they’re all too busy riding their bikes. If you’ve seen photos on other people’s activities and wondered how they got there, read on. It’s very easy to do.

Garmin edge 800 course navigation

Foolproof course navigation on the Garmin Edge 800.

Discover the best way to set up your Garmin Edge 800 for problem free course navigation.

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Customise your Garmin Edge 800 with these free background wallpaper images.

Here’s another cool way to customise your Edge 800. This time, it’s your own personal background image.

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