There was a period of time where it seemed like everyone was trying to one-up their mates by sprinting up every hill on their favourite rides. But now, most people have reached their terminal velocity. There is only so many times you can do your local ride full gas before... a) you can't go any faster. b) some freak takes your KoM while motor pacing and you have no chance or c) you just can't be bothered anymore.
So what is the use of Strava now other than to give Kudos to your mates for doing the exact same ride you just did?... Strava Art. That's what.
I was looking over some old rides recently for some inspiration on where to ride and noticed that some of them vaguely resembled a picture of something. I had to squint and view it with a very Picasso-esque outlook, but it was there. It got me wondering if I could plan out a ride to draw a picture.
After about 0.00054sec of research on Google, I discovered that 'Strava Art' is a common thing and some people have done some amazing things.
Here are some of the best Strava Art pictures out there...
After seeing these and sat down at the computer to attempt to plot a course to follow to make some Strava Art. It is a LOT harder than it looks. Actually, it's too damn hard for me.
Instead, I have adopted a 'shoot first and call whatever you hit the target' approach. Just do a ride and maybe at the end, it might vaguely resemble something.
Here are some of my best works...
This is 'horse with fire tail'
'Demented pouncing cat'
'Donald duck with backwards hat'
'Fat camel'
Get out there and give it a go! It's a lot harder than you think. Forget KoM's, they are so early 2014.
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