{"id":7640,"date":"2019-02-28T22:15:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T22:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.markwilson.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7640"},"modified":"2019-02-28T22:25:44","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T22:25:44","slug":"strava-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markwilson.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/02\/strava-art.htm","title":{"rendered":"Strava Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s no secret that I enjoy cycling – and I’m also a bit of a geek. My cycling and my tech come together in various places but Strava<\/a> is one of the most obvious… I have been known to say “If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen” (of course, that’s in jest – but I do get annoyed if my GPS traces get messed up).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s something quite wonderful about maps too. Maybe this is another side of my geekiness but I love looking at a good map. So, what if you could have a map of a ride you’re particularly proud of turned into a piece of art to display on your wall?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it happens – you can do exactly that. Cyced produce<\/g> high quality<\/g> Strava Art for runners and cyclists<\/a>. So, when Angus from Cyced<\/g> asked me if I’d like to review their service, I was interested to give it a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I settled on the ride I did with my son last year to raise money for his trip to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre<\/a> and I provided a Strava link (a GPX file would have been another option). Soon afterwards, Angus sent me a PDF proof to review and, a couple of days after I confirmed the edits, the final print arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was impressed by how well it was wrapped – indeed, I’ve never had an “unboxing experience” quite like this for a piece of artwork: wrapped in tissue paper; sandwiched between sheets of heavy-duty<\/g> card; all inside a sturdy card envelope. It would be pretty difficult for my postie to accidentally bend this package! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The print itself is really high quality and the simple (Strava-inspired) colours look amazing – greys, whites and orange highlights. The print that Angus created for me is A4 but there are A3 and A2 options too. I’m now considering buying a second print for the “Man Cave” when I have a suitably big ride to be proud of (or maybe with last year’s London Revolution route).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ooo. Postie just delivered my Strava Art from @WeAreCyced<\/a> – looks fantastic. Now I need to buy a frame! Blog post to follow soon… https:\/\/t.co\/LAx20YzobW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M9faLxelK0<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Mark Wilson ???? (@markwilsonit) February 21, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>\n