Hi Strava Community,

I recently went on my first ride with Nova, my new e-bike. It marked a meaningful step in my journey with dystonia, a neurological condition that’s reshaped how I move through the world. Cycling has always been part of my identity, and transitioning to an e-bike wasn’t giving up, it was choosing to keep going.

But when I got home and checked my Strava stats, I noticed something that genuinely hurt: the miles weren’t counted. Not toward my annual mileage. Not toward my lifetime totals. Not toward the story I’ve been building with every ride.

I understand the need to separate e-bike rides from segments and leaderboards. That distinction protects competitive integrity. But excluding e-bike miles from all ride statistics feels like erasure. For those of us riding with adaptive needs, whether due to disability, aging, injury, or simply a new way of moving, it’s not about competition. It’s about being seen. It’s about honoring the effort it takes to keep showing up.

I know I’m not alone. Many riders use e-bikes to stay connected to the sport they love. We’re not asking for trophies. We’re asking to be counted.

I’d love to hear from others in the community:

• Have you felt this gap in your stats?
• What would it mean to you to see your e-bike miles included in your total ride history?
• How can we advocate together for an opt-in feature that honors every kind of rider?

Strava, if you're listening: this is a small change that would make a big difference.

Thanks for reading and for riding with heart.