How to get your Activities to Strava

If your device can export or record activities in GPX, TCX, or FIT format, and these files contain actual workout data, your device is compatible with Strava. Some devices have an easier process uploading to Strava than others. More information about how each compatible device uploads to Strava can be found in the list below. Select a device to find specific instructions on how to upload to Strava.

Syncing through Device Software

Most popular GPS devices can upload data to Strava through syncing software built by the manufacturer. For information on your device, please choose from the list below.

Bkool
Bryton: Rider series
CATEYE: Stealth and Smart series
CycleOps: Joule
Fitbit: Surge
Garmin
Microsoft Band 1 & 2
MIO/Magellan: Cyclo series
Pioneer: Cyclocomputer series
Polar: V and M series
Recon: Jet
Sigma: Rox 10.0
Soleus
SRM:PC8
Suunto: Ambit series
TomTom: Multi-sport, Runner and Spark GPS
Wahoo ELEMNT

Uploading Through a Third Party Tool

Manual Export and Upload

Strava Live Segments compatible devices

These devices support the Strava Live Segments feature:

Garmin Devices:

Garmin Edge 510
Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 810
Garmin Edge 1000

MIO Cyclo devices

If you are looking to pair a biometric sensor to Strava, like a heart rate monitor, cadence sensor or power meter, please refer to either our articles for either Android or iPhone.

What if my device is not on the compatible list?

If your device is not listed above, it's likely that it does not record or export in one of our supported file formats. Fear not! It's possible that you may be able to convert these files using 3rd party software. Please search our Knowledge Base for your device to find useful tips that other Athletes are sharing about these devices.

Uploading or syncing from other fitness sites to Strava

Syncing with these sites requires use of a third party website that connect the two accounts.

If your fitness site is not listed, check here to see whether syncing is possible through Tapiriik.com

Upload a file from your computer

You can upload files directly to Strava via our file uploader found here:

http://www.strava.com/upload/select.

You can upload the following file types as long as the file is 25MB or smaller and contains workout data:

You might want to use the file uploader if you have rides on your computer that are no longer on your Garmin or you have rides on Garmin Connect or another site that you would like to export and upload to Strava.

To upload multiple files to Strava at a time please refer to our instructions on bulk uploading activities to Strava.

Here is some more information about common error messages

Note: Route files cannot be uploaded at this time

Uploading a Garmin file

If you have an Edge device, you'll find that the device mounts to your computer like a hard drive. All you'll have to do to get your rides uploaded to Strava is:

Hit Browse
Navigate to /Garmin/garmin/activities
Select the file - (the end in .fit or .tcx)
Press "Open"

Add an activity manually

If you want to record an activity on Strava without a GPS device, you can create a manual upload. Simply input all the information manually, like distance, time, activity type, etc.

To do this:

Log into Strava
Click on "Upload" at the top right corner of the page
Click on "Manual" as listed on the left side
Select your Activity Type, enter the other required fields, and click "Create"

You can upload your activities to Strava using any of the following methods:

Instantly sync from the Strava iPhone or Android app

Sync from Strava Supported Smart Watches and Wearables

Compatible GPS Devices

Strava Live Segments compatible devices

What if my device is not on the compatible list?

Uploading or syncing from other fitness sites to Strava

Upload a file from your computer

Add an activity manually

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