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How to reverse a GPS track of your bike ride, so you can follow the route the other way around.

In this post, you’ll learn how to reverse a GPS track quickly and simply, so you can ride the same route in the opposite direction.

Transfer GPX file to Garmin

Readers questions: Transfer GPX file to Garmin?

I frequently get questions from readers, and one that crops up quite often goes something like this – “I’m doing a sportive event soon and I’ve downloaded the GPX of the route. How do I transfer the GPX file to my Garmin?”

Reader’s Questions: How to rename a Garmin course file?

Have you ever tried to rename a course for your Garmin but couldn’t get it to work? In response to a question from a reader, here’s a simple way to do just that.

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.

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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Strava Security: Why bike thieves are laughing at Strava users

Strava security never really crossed your mind? Bike thieves are laughing at you. You’re making it easy for them by posting too much info online. Find out how to secure your data, and keep your bike and home safe.

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