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Just some of the many TUTORIALS on the site…

The proper cure to fix Android’s “insufficient storage available” problem

My Android phone had this “insufficient storage” problem for months, despite having lots of free space. Here’s a fix that actually works.

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.

gpc to fit file

How to transfer a GPX file to a Garmin Edge 25 (Reader’s Questions)

Reader Julia asks how to transfer a GPX file to her Garmin Edge 25. The simple answer is you need to convert it first!

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?

Garmin Edge Elevation

How to use your Garmin Edge elevation screen to climb hills more effectively.

Hills are the marmite of cycling. Some love them, others will do anything to avoid them. Here’s a technique anyone can use to gain a psychological advantage when climbing hills, using a Garmin edge GPS.

Here’s a Chrome extension to make Strava more about YOU.

What’s the first thing you do when you’ve just uploaded a ride to Strava? Check out the segment list to see if you got any decent rankings?

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Handy tips and tricks for new Garmin Edge bike GPS owners.

Tutorial: how to install free OSM maps on your Garmin edge 800

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