Which is better: Strava or TrainingPeaks?

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STRAVA VS TRAININGPEAKS

QUICK VERDICT

Different purposes — most serious cyclists use both. Strava for social + routes. TrainingPeaks for plans + analytics. One pick: Strava if self-coached, TrainingPeaks if coached.

SIDE BY SIDE

FEATURE	STRAVA	TRAININGPEAKS
Purpose	Social + logging	Planning + analytics
Structured workouts	Basic	Excellent
Coach integration	None	Full
Analytics depth	Fitness/freshness	CTL, ATL, TSB, IF, NP
Social features	Excellent	Minimal
Cost	Free / $8/month	Free / $20/month

CHOOSE STRAVA IF

✓Self-coached riders
✓Social riders
✓Route explorers
✓Budget riders

CHOOSE TRAININGPEAKS IF

✓Coached athletes
✓Serious self-coached riders
✓Data analysts

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