Tag Archives: strava

It’s a zoo out there

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Stephen

Remember that scene near the end of Twelve Monkeys – where Bruce Willis’ character learns that the Army of the 12 Monkeys has set all the animals free from the zoo and then sees four giraffes cantering along a Philadelphia freeway? Well, … Continue reading →

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Strava selfie, laden with lessons

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Stephen

As my first Strava picture and only my second attempt at using Strava for artistry rather than training (the first being my New Year’s wishes), this January 5 effort was laden with tough lessons. To the aspiring Strava artist, I offer … Continue reading →

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The Strava art process • Part 1

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Stephen

Since I launched into my Strava art obsession on January 1, the question people most often ask me (apart from “Are you insane?”) is some variation of “How do you do it?” Do you create a route at strava.com and follow … Continue reading →

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Strava sexiness • JBSFW (just barely suitable for work)

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Stephen

Sexy Strava art • 64 km of va-va-voom! Continue reading →

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“Cyclist” by Cyclist

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Stephen

Today’s creation required more than the 48.2 km of pedalling noted in the Strava summary – about 20 km more, as I was experimenting with a new technique that involves turning off my Garmin during certain parts of the ride. … Continue reading →

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Wicked witch of the West Coast

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Stephen

Though she isn’t my first Strava picture, I’m launching my blog with this dour wench because she is, to date, my biggest (and if the reaction on Strava is any indication, my most popular). Her portrait required 85.9 kilometres of cycling. Several parts of … Continue reading →

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