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I know a ton of people using Strava. They use it entirely for socializing runs/rides/swims. Friendly pressure, kudos, complaints about the humidity, etc. Lite
by count 6y ago
I know a ton of people using Strava. They use it entirely for socializing runs/rides/swims. Friendly pressure, kudos, complaints about the humidity, etc.
Literally none of them pay attention to the 'KOM/QOM' more than a 'haha, check that out' bit.
It's a hardware vendor neutral (looking at you GarminConnect) way of socializing with fellow athletes, and is super popular for that.
- emerged 6y agoCan confirm, I use it daily and like giving and receiving kudos, sharing photos of my rides and seeing other people's photos. It's fun and provides motivation. The KOM stuff is mostly useful to measure your own progress vs other riders you know or at least have some confidence aren't cheating.
- benofsv 6y agoEntirely the same for me - It's more to see what others are up to (finding out what routes I could take), and it's fun exchanging kudos for what it's worth. Once in a while, it's fun to see what segments I've improved on as well or just how I'm doing in general compared to my past rides.