Strava Routes, is a tool to help you map out a cycling route. Like Garmin, you can pick a start and end point as well as many key points along the way to plot your trip and make sure that you are covering your required distance. If you download the app onto your Smart phone, routes that you create on Strava.com will automatically show up in your Routes list on your mobile device and you can then use your phone as a Sat Nav and the Strava mobile app will keep you on course.

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The Strava app provides a really nice feature where should you need to head back early, a “Route Back to Start” feature will plot the most efficient path back to the start of your activity – very handy when you get the dreaded phone call from school to inform you that your child is sick! On your return, you are still able to analyse your ride data, check your success on the various segments, and share your speedy return with your friends.