Nine things you wish you'd known before you joined Strava

If only someone had told you all of these a few years ago, you might not have joined in the first place

1. 95 per cent of KOMs are impossible to beat

Back in the day most half-decent riders could head out on a fast training ride and pick up a handful of KOMs in the process, but now any KOM attempt has to be carefully planned, and will probably end in failure.

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