Strava backtracks after uproar over publishing private data, after users complained that Garmin, Runna, and TrainingPeaks stats had been made public without warning

Garmin user.

Strava has been forced to drop a controversial trial after widespread criticism for publishing the private data of runners, hikers, and other athletes who use the app.

Bewildered users were stunned to realise that workout data from synced Garmin sports watches and workout apps Runna and TrainingPeaks was suddenly being made public on the app.