If it isn't on Strava ( other route loggers are available) it didn't happen

[Racing roadkill]

I hear this often, sometimes in jest, sometimes I'm not sure. Now I habitually log my rides on Strava et.al.and I'm in two minds about this sentiment. On one hand, I like to take people at their word, about their rides, on the other hand, I often hear people telling me about their 400km ride in one day, on a unicycle, blindfolded, with one arm tied behind their back, etc.etc.etc. Now I'm not the sort to really give 2 hoots usually, but with the advent of Garmin / Strava / whatever, in the absence of a 'log' I have to have a chuckle to myself, when I hear someone spouting off in this way. Am I alone?

 

[Bazzer]

Personally I couldn't give toss. Whether it is cycling or some other activity, people like that tend to get their come uppance at some stage.
My eldest daughter has been a strong swimmer since about 7 years of age and was training typically 3 times a week from aged 10, to the start of her GCSEs. Her secondary school had its own pool and I recall her taking a secret pleasure finding the "embellishers" claims were built on foundations of sand..

 

[rugby bloke]

If people need to inflate or make up their achievements then that's up to them. I think it says more about their needs than anything else. I really don't care, I care about my cycling and I acknowledge the achievements of my friends.

 

[outlash]

I hear this often, sometimes in jest, sometimes I'm not sure.

If you don't think it's said in jest, either they're an idiot or you've got a sense of humour bypass.

 

[potsy]

Am I alone?

Yes

 

[ianrauk]

No one cares I'm afraid, you're on your own along with all your Strava mates. I know some seriously good cyclists who don't feel the need to log rides.

 

[Racing roadkill]

No one cares I'm afraid, you're on your own along with all your Strava mates. I know some seriously good cyclists who don't feel the need to log rides.

Yeah, but if they're not logging on Strava, they can't be all that.

 

[cyberknight]

http://www.lavelocita.cc/opinion-page/data-disconnection

 

[ianrauk]

Yeah, but if they're not logging on Strava, they can't be all that.

Now I know you are on wind up.

 

[potsy]

Now I know you are on wind up.

Sadly some people really do believe that stuff

 

[fossyant]

Sadly some people really do believe that stuff

Has that nutcase that was winding up your old workmate buggered off ?

 

[ianrauk]

Yeah, but if they're not logging on Strava, they can't be all that.

Then I'm not all that.

 

[summerdays]

I don't care whether they log it or not.... They don't know what will impress me, I'm more likely to be impressed by someone doing something that they have had to work very hard to overcome a major hurdle, than just by sheer skill (the Danny Mackaskil's of the world excepted).

The other day I managed a QOM and a 10th place.... Neither are outstanding in the world of things, both not that many females have attempted, but I think I was more pleased by the 10th place than the other one. Now I feel as if I have spouted off.... But that's the first time I've mentioned either. The point was that it is more how much you had to overcome to get that result, rather than the actual result.

 

[Tim Hall]

Then I'm not all that.

I bet you're a right nobber as well.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I don't care whether they log it or not.... They don't know what will impress me, I'm more likely to be impressed by someone doing something that they have had to work very hard to overcome a major hurdle, than just by sheer skill (the Danny Mackaskil's of the world excepted).

The other day I managed a QOM and a 10th place.... Neither are outstanding in the world of things, both not that many females have attempted, but I think I was more pleased by the 10th place than the other one. Now I feel as if I have spouted off.... But that's the first time I've mentioned either. The point was that it is more how much you had to overcome to get that result, rather than the actual result.

Well you haven't provided a link to Strava, so that clearly didn't happen.