Strava Removes Race Records Due to Cheating

Strava has deleted over 3.5 million user activities after discovering cheating on its leaderboards, where some cyclists misclassified e-bike rides and others logged vehicle-based workouts as runs. To combat this, Strava introduced improved e-bike detection technology and AI tools to analyze data points like heart rate and power output. Users can report questionable activities, ensuring leaderboard accuracy while maintaining e-bike logging options. The app has roughly 180 million users who value leaderboard positions for their significance in the cycling community.

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