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I hit *53mph once, according to a Cateye cycle computer. I was riding a 'standard' chainset, on a steel bike, lots younger than I currently am, and putting in every ounce of effort I could muster. It was, to be fair, quite terrifying. Every joint in the tarmac surface felt like a massive pothole, and I lost a wheel reflector from one 'hit'. It shot up between my arms, and whizzed off into the undergrowth. I thought it might have been something slightly more important, so I slowed down very quickly after that, and stopped to inspect the bike.
I tried again, several times, to beat that speed, but never managed it. Once I had to abort when a car turned out onto the hill ahead of me, and failed to 'get a move on'. At that point, I realised that such speeds were too risky. More recently, I've moved back to the same area, but on a lighter, aluminium framed 'compact' I can't get much above 45mph, according to my Garmin. That's completely 'spun out' too, and when you truly spin out, there isn't much control or stability left. At my time of life, whilst I still enjoy speed, I'm also happy to sacrifice some of that speed to remain in control of the bike.
(*Indicated maximum speed as displayed and recorded on a properly set-up wired Cateye. I make no claims regarding actual accuracy of the unit at the time, I'm just repeating the figure recorded at the end of the ride.)
I tried again, several times, to beat that speed, but never managed it. Once I had to abort when a car turned out onto the hill ahead of me, and failed to 'get a move on'. At that point, I realised that such speeds were too risky. More recently, I've moved back to the same area, but on a lighter, aluminium framed 'compact' I can't get much above 45mph, according to my Garmin. That's completely 'spun out' too, and when you truly spin out, there isn't much control or stability left. At my time of life, whilst I still enjoy speed, I'm also happy to sacrifice some of that speed to remain in control of the bike.
(*Indicated maximum speed as displayed and recorded on a properly set-up wired Cateye. I make no claims regarding actual accuracy of the unit at the time, I'm just repeating the figure recorded at the end of the ride.)
I went down Britwell Hill again yesterday, saw 55.6 mph on the Garmin but Strava reports a max of 53.2 mph.
According to Strava the hill is -9% and drops 270ft in 1/2 a mile, trick is to go into the top of it as fast as possible then tuck for the sharp part of the descent. Although you can never be totally 'safe' at those sorts of speed the hill is dead straight through the middle of corn fields and does not have any turnings, only thing you would have to contend with is a sharp sidewind and animal running out in front of you.....
I have to admit, I prefer going up it than down it!!
According to Strava the hill is -9% and drops 270ft in 1/2 a mile, trick is to go into the top of it as fast as possible then tuck for the sharp part of the descent. Although you can never be totally 'safe' at those sorts of speed the hill is dead straight through the middle of corn fields and does not have any turnings, only thing you would have to contend with is a sharp sidewind and animal running out in front of you.....
I have to admit, I prefer going up it than down it!!
Not overly surprising, but still slightly disappointing! Would have been my highest top speed by a particularly unrealistic 18 or 20mph. Likely I was doing around 35 I'd have guessed. Still got a screenshot of it and I will never admit defeat to my friend who is a much better cyclist.
First KOM today, hurrah!!!
Never thought I'd get one bar a two man segment but attacked a short segment on my way to work this morning, took 5 Seconds off my time and went top by a clear 3 seconds!
I cycle lots but I'm no hardcore expert and ride a £200 used rally so happy with that!
It's only a short segment and only been ridden by 300 odd different people but still well happy.
The previous occupiers were 4 on the same time so I'm sure I'll be off the top pretty quick!
Never thought I'd get one bar a two man segment but attacked a short segment on my way to work this morning, took 5 Seconds off my time and went top by a clear 3 seconds!
I cycle lots but I'm no hardcore expert and ride a £200 used rally so happy with that!
It's only a short segment and only been ridden by 300 odd different people but still well happy.
The previous occupiers were 4 on the same time so I'm sure I'll be off the top pretty quick!
Anyone having issues uploading to Strava this evening?
I keep getting 'error processing activity' messages from Strava, but the same file/ride uploaded fine to Garmin connect. I have tried exporting the file from Garmin Connect and manually uploading it to Strava but am still getting the same error message - wondered if anyone else is having the same issue?
I keep getting 'error processing activity' messages from Strava, but the same file/ride uploaded fine to Garmin connect. I have tried exporting the file from Garmin Connect and manually uploading it to Strava but am still getting the same error message - wondered if anyone else is having the same issue?
MadDad said:
Anyone having issues uploading to Strava this evening?
I keep getting 'error processing activity' messages from Strava, but the same file/ride uploaded fine to Garmin connect. I have tried exporting the file from Garmin Connect and manually uploading it to Strava but am still getting the same error message - wondered if anyone else is having the same issue?
yeah same for me. I keep getting 'error processing activity' messages from Strava, but the same file/ride uploaded fine to Garmin connect. I have tried exporting the file from Garmin Connect and manually uploading it to Strava but am still getting the same error message - wondered if anyone else is having the same issue?
S10GTA said:
WinstonWolf said:
If you log onto the main website you'll probably find they're doing maintenance.
This is what it saysStrava said:
"Activity uploading is currently experiencing delays. Uploads in progress will complete once site maintenance is finished."
...although it wasn't saying that last night, when I (successfully) uploaded a ride sometime around 2200hrs.
Update. If you are not 'logged in' this message is available on the Strava Support Portal...
Strava Support Team said:
STRAVA TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE - JULY 29
Rosie
posted this on Jul 29 04:46 PM
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We are experiencing some site issues which we hope to resolve as soon as possible. We apologize for any problems that you may be experiencing and appreciate your patience while we get back up to speed. If you have submitted a ticket regarding any of these issues you may want to check back to see if your issue has resolved itself.
Issues you may be experiencing that should resolve themselves with the next 12-24 hours:
- Activities stuck uploading
- Activities not deleting - these will eventually delete
- Activities not changing type - these also will eventually change
- Activities not receiving elevation
- Activities not receiving calorie or power data
Thanks again,
Strava Support Team
Rosie
posted this on Jul 29 04:46 PM
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We are experiencing some site issues which we hope to resolve as soon as possible. We apologize for any problems that you may be experiencing and appreciate your patience while we get back up to speed. If you have submitted a ticket regarding any of these issues you may want to check back to see if your issue has resolved itself.
Issues you may be experiencing that should resolve themselves with the next 12-24 hours:
- Activities stuck uploading
- Activities not deleting - these will eventually delete
- Activities not changing type - these also will eventually change
- Activities not receiving elevation
- Activities not receiving calorie or power data
Thanks again,
Strava Support Team
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