Statistics for Strava VS https://alanaknows.com/

• Self-hosted and privacy-focused
  The project allows users to host their own Strava statistics dashboard, keeping their data under their own control rather than relying on third-party services. All data is stored locally, which appeals to privacy-conscious athletes.
• Rich visual statistics and charts
  It generates beautiful, detailed statistics including heatmaps, activity charts, Eddington numbers, weekly/monthly/yearly overviews, and various other visualizations that go well beyond what Strava's free tier offers.
• Free and open source
  The project is completely free and open source under the MIT license, making it accessible to anyone. Users can inspect, modify, and contribute to the codebase without any subscription fees, unlike Strava Summit or other premium analytics tools.
• Automated updates via GitHub Actions
  The project leverages GitHub Actions to automatically fetch and update statistics on a schedule, meaning users don't need to maintain a running server. This makes it low-maintenance once set up.
• Deployable as a static site on GitHub Pages
  The output is a static HTML site that can be hosted for free on GitHub Pages, eliminating the need for paid hosting or complex server infrastructure. This makes it very cost-effective to run.

Possible disadvantages

• Complex initial setup
  Setting up the project requires configuring Strava API credentials, GitHub Actions, environment variables, and potentially Docker. This can be intimidating for non-technical users who just want to see their stats.
• Limited to Strava data only
  The tool only works with Strava as a data source. Users who track activities across multiple platforms (Garmin Connect, TrainingPeaks, etc.) cannot consolidate all their data into a single dashboard.
• Requires GitHub account and knowledge
  The project is tightly coupled with the GitHub ecosystem (GitHub Actions, GitHub Pages, repositories). Users need to be familiar with Git, GitHub, and basic development workflows to get it running.
• Strava API rate limits and restrictions
  The tool depends on the Strava API, which has rate limits and usage restrictions. Large activity histories may take significant time to fully import, and API changes or token expirations can break the data pipeline.
• Limited interactivity and real-time features
  Since the output is a static site rebuilt on a schedule, it lacks real-time data updates, interactive filtering, or dynamic querying capabilities that a full web application with a backend database could provide.

• Domain still registered
  The domain alanaknows.com is still owned and registered, meaning the owner has the option to reactivate or rebuild the site in the future rather than losing the domain entirely.
• Placeholder prevents dead link errors
  Instead of showing a generic browser error (like a DNS failure), the hosting provider displays a suspended page notice, which can be less confusing to visitors than a broken connection.
• Potential for future content
  Since the domain is intact, if the account issue is resolved, the original website content could potentially be restored without needing to re-register the domain.
• Clear indication of status
  The suspended page URL (cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi) clearly signals that this is a hosting-related suspension rather than the site being permanently deleted, which can help users or search engines understand the temporary nature of the outage.
• No malicious content risk
  Because the site is suspended and not actively serving custom content, there is no current risk of the site hosting malware, spam, or other harmful material that active but neglected sites might accumulate.

Possible disadvantages

• Website is completely inaccessible
  The main URL redirects to a suspended page, meaning visitors cannot access any actual content, information, or services that the site was intended to provide.
• Unprofessional appearance
  A suspended page gives a poor impression to visitors, potential clients, or collaborators, suggesting neglect, financial issues, or abandonment of the site or associated business/brand.
• Loss of SEO and traffic value
  Prolonged suspension can hurt search engine rankings and any previously built organic traffic, as search engines may de-index the site or lower its authority due to inaccessibility.
• Unknown cause of suspension
  The suspension could be due to unpaid hosting bills, terms of service violations, or technical issues, and without more context, users or stakeholders cannot know the severity or how soon it might be resolved.
• No information available
  Since the site is suspended, there is no way to evaluate the actual content, design, functionality, or purpose of the original website, making it impossible to assess its value or quality.