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_mr_b
_mr_b Posts: 302 Member
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Saw an advert on FB yesterday for something called Cycling Heroes, a website that links to all the usual GPS tracking sites and then awards you points for activity which can then be spent on rewards from partners. There also seems to be a running one from the same people and also plenty of others in the same vein.

Does anyone use these? are they worth the trouble?

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  • MrsSLG
    MrsSLG Posts: 15 Member
    I use bounts which tracks through all the usual bits n bobs and have found that to be worthwhile. It doesn't cost anything and so far this year I have walked/run my way to £30 in vouchers! The vouchers available are not for random places either, I've exchanged my points for Costa coffee and Amazon vouchers so far.

    I know someone who uses running heroes and they like that too but I couldn't comment as I haven't used it.
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    Thanks - I've just signed up for running heroes and mostly offers discounts at places, (e.g. 20% off), rather than specific monetary value vouchers - still not to be sniffed at and will be great when it comes to replacing running/cycling gear. Bounts looks better but having problems signing up, (when I click the confirm link in the email, the website comes up with a message saying the email address could not be verified!?!) - will try again later.
  • _mr_b
    _mr_b Posts: 302 Member
    Good to see that these things are worthwhile, will have a look into them.

    I've a friend who uses Bounts and they seem to think it's pretty good so I might sign up for that, the idea of getting free stuff for doing nothing extra appeals to me (even if I know they're probably just data farming).
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,861 Member
    I use Bounts. Saved my points until Christmas last year when I spent them in the supermarket. I had £50.00. I am almost at £50.00 again for this Christmas too. It certainly is worth it. If you are cycling or walking or whatever anyway, you might as well get paid for it.
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    p.s. Anyone who is considering signing up for runningheroes.com can use my referral link https://uk.runningheroes.com/?r=1&code=ls9v if they want and we'll both get a 25-point bonus.

    If you're already registered you can go to "Activate bonus code" in the menu and put in code "ls9v" for us both to receive the same bonus.
  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member
    I've never heard of this, but I can definitely do with the extra motivation. Thanks for starting the thread!
  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    I use bounts too also saved up my points for splurge on vouchers, If anyone needs a referral code mine is Brett1102 we both get 100 extra points
  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member
    I started using Bounts, but it was killing my battery life so I decided not to. Unless some can tell me how to save my battery life?
  • MrsSLG
    MrsSLG Posts: 15 Member
    Hi Lois, you dont need to have bounts at all on your phone. Once I had connected it to fitbit and Strava I got rid of the app and only log in on my computer. You only have to log in every few days to refresh your balance and spin the wheel thingy.

  • _mr_b
    _mr_b Posts: 302 Member
    Out of interest do you guys pay for the premium version or just the free one?

    I don't want to pay any subscriptions and I am wondering if it'll be worth my while getting a handful of points a day.
  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member
    edited September 2016
    MrsSLG wrote: »
    Hi Lois, you dont need to have bounts at all on your phone. Once I had connected it to fitbit and Strava I got rid of the app and only log in on my computer. You only have to log in every few days to refresh your balance and spin the wheel thingy.

    Oh that's interesting! I'm tempted to get it back now.
    _mr_b wrote: »
    Out of interest do you guys pay for the premium version or just the free one?

    I don't want to pay any subscriptions and I am wondering if it'll be worth my while getting a handful of points a day.

    No I had the free version. I don't feel too dedicated (obviously) to pay extra.
  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
    I had no idea this was even a thing! I've just signed up for running heroes and bounts using @sussexbythesea and @dkabambe's codes. Can't wait to see how this all works out :)
  • NatYapp1
    NatYapp1 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm on bounts and my referral code is percival88341 if anyone needs a code :-)
  • _mr_b
    _mr_b Posts: 302 Member
    louubelle16 wrote: »
    I had no idea this was even a thing! I've just signed up for running heroes and bounts using @sussexbythesea and @dkabambe's codes. Can't wait to see how this all works out :)

    That's an excellent point - presuming I can get my Garmin account to talk to these then there's nothing to stop me (or anyone else) from signing up to more than one of these things
  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    Thank you louubelle16 I am not very active at present due to recovering from foot fracture!

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