Transportation
Where in the World People Are Exercising
Marvel at these global heat maps of popular cycling and running routes.
Where on the planet do people jog most often? Where are the most popular routes for cyclists?
A glimpse into the geography of elevated heart rates and sweaty pits is now available thanks to Strava, maker of GPS-enabled exercise-tracking gizmos. Over time, the San Francisco-based company has collected a lot of user data. Now it's put the info in play in a giant, visual way, with these global heat maps showing the movements of the hardcore huffing-and-puffing populace.