The 15 Kinds of Cyclists You’ll See on Strava
The way you share your rides with the world says more about you than you realise.
The way you share your rides with the world says more about you than you realise. – By Ken Murphy
Spend a little time on Strava and you’re bound to encounter some quirky behaviour endemic to fellow ride-trackers. There’s that esoteric ride titler, or the guy who documents his every physical movement, or that friend who mysteriously squeezes in 600km a week without losing her job. (Seriously, how does she do it??)
Masters road racer — and self-professed Strava addict — Ken Murphy started noticing certain archetypes popping up on the app and was inspired to create something of an illustrated field guide under the Instagram handle “A Quiet Bird.” Here’s his good-natured guide to identifying Strava’s most notorious characters. Chances are, you’ll relate — or find a few friends in here.
The Funny Ride Title Maker
The Hammer
The Humble Bragger
The Next Level Pro
The Excuse Maker
The One Who Logs Everything
The One Who Only Uses Acronyms
The Shutterbug
The Subzero Warrior
The Super-Adored One
The 24/7 Triathlete
The Turbo Parent
The Ultra Ultra Distance Rider
The Zwifter
The Insomniac
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