One of the most popular posts here on ScarletFire shows you how to export your ride data from MapMyRide. But just recently, that tool went offline. Here's another, and it's even better! … [Read more...]
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? … [Read more...]
How to set your Home location on a Garmin Edge 800
Remember when you got your first car sat nav, and you could set your Home location, so that no matter where you were, you could always get it to navigate you back home? Read on to find out how your Garmin Edge 800 can do the same thing. … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
Awesome tips for making the most boring bike videos ever.
With the growing number of GoPro and other sports cameras on the market these days, YouTube now hosts thousands of videos from riders eager to share their experience with the world. So why are most of them so goddamn boring? … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
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... … [Read more...]
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? … [Read more...]
Foolproof course navigation on the Garmin Edge 800.
Your Garmin Edge 800 bike GPS can provide true turn by turn navigation. Here's a great tutorial guide on how to plan and follow a route on your edge 800. Route planning has never been easier. … [Read more...]
