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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

FEATURESTRAVATRAININGPEAKS
PurposeSocial + loggingPlanning + analytics
Structured workoutsBasicExcellent
Coach integrationNoneFull
Analytics depthFitness/freshnessCTL, ATL, TSB, IF, NP
Social featuresExcellentMinimal
CostFree / $8/monthFree / $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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