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5 Amazing Tools To Get More Out Of Strava!

Strava has long since embedded itself as the go-to tracking app for riders of all types. In fact, many of us even regard it as a serious training tool, relying on the maps that show where you’ve ridden as proof of your exertion and the urge to climb higher on the countless segment ranking lists as motivation. But, recently, third-party companies have started to launch additional Strava tools, which have exciting functions that go far beyond the basics of Strava. We’ve handpicked the best tools and enhancing features for Strava – here are the first five of the current crop!

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Ride Fit | 5 Reasons why you should train with a plan

As we come into a new season here in the northern hemisphere, spring is springing, flowers and trees are budding, snow is melting and trails have started to reveal their former glory before old man winter set in. This is one of my favorite times of year because I know I get to ride more regularly enjoying that intense forest smell combined with that face spattering of melting snow and mud, just loving that fact that I am not inside waiting to get outside!

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Editors Diaries – The first Rule of Fitness

At the start of the year three ENDURO editors took on a challenge – to get Ride Fit for the 2015 season. At 36 years old, UK Editor Trev was keen to focus on race performance, but in reality knew he would have to spend some time on the foundations (you can read his statement here). It’s time to check in and see how he is getting on.

New year confessions

OK, before I start I need to make a...

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How to shorten a MAGURA brake hose

Ridiculously long brake cables on your handlebars don’t just look a bit silly, they can also be dangerous. Catching them on branches is a risk that could damage your brakes. This tutorial tells you exactly how to shorten your brake hose so you can avoid broken brakes and chaos on the cockpit.

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Selle Italia idmatch: How do I find the perfect saddle?

Be honest, what criteria did you use for choosing saddles until now? Looks, design, weight? The most important task of the saddle falls by the wayside: ergonomics and comfort. These jobs are delegated to the extra thick pad in your bib- shorts. Most riders just accept pain and seat problems as an unavoidable evil.

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