Add Hydrofoil Cycling as an activity / sport type

[Carolineanne]

Dear Strava Team,

I am writing to propose an exciting addition to the Strava app that would enhance the experience for a growing community of Hydrofoil cyclists like myself. As a triathlete and a professional skipper, I've had the privilege of using the first hydrofoil bike in the world in the ocean, created by Manta5 in New Zealand and imported by our company, Salty Cycling.

Currently, the statistics for hydrofoil cycling are being mixed with road cycling. To address this, I suggest the incorporation of Hydrofoil Cycling as a distinct sport category within the Strava app. This adjustment would not only cater to the specific needs and interests of hydrofoil cyclists but also bring several benefits to the community and the app as a whole.

Here are some key points to consider:

Dedicated Statistics: Hydrofoil cycling involves unique challenges and achievements that differ significantly from traditional road cycling. Having a separate category would allow users to track and analyze their hydrofoil cycling performance more accurately.

Community Engagement: The hydrofoil cycling community is steadily growing, and introducing a specific category in Strava would foster a sense of community among enthusiasts. This, in turn, could encourage more users to join the platform, increasing engagement.

Specialized Challenges and Achievements: Hydrofoil cycling brings its own set of challenges and achievements. Creating specific challenges  for hydrofoil cyclists would add a new layer of excitement and motivation for users to explore and achieve their goals.

Promotion of a Unique Sport: Hydrofoil cycling is a relatively new and innovative sport. By incorporating it into the app, Strava can contribute to the promotion and awareness of this unique activity, attracting more users interested in trying something new.

Enhanced User Experience: Tailoring the app to the diverse needs of users, including hydrofoil cyclists, will result in an improved overall user experience. This inclusivity aligns with the app's goal of providing a comprehensive platform for various sports and activities.

I believe that by incorporating Hydrofoil Cycling as a sport category in Strava, you can create a more personalized and engaging experience for users like me. I look forward to the possibility of seeing this exciting addition in future updates.

Thank you for considering my suggestion. I appreciate the work you do in providing a fantastic platform for the active community.

Best regards,

Caroline

Avid Hydrofoil Cyclist and Strava User!

[Jane]

​​Thanks for submitting your idea. It has been reviewed by our moderation team and is now open to voting.

The idea title was edited so it will be easier for others to search and vote on. Thank you for your contribution.

[Scout]

Hello and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to add your votes and comments to this request. 

We want to let you know that we do not intend to add more activity/sport types to Strava in the foreseeable future, and this feature suggestion will be moved to a status of not currently planned.

We appreciate and understand this is not the answer you were hoping for. We strive to be as transparent as possible and provide updates to our Community when they become available. 

Please remember that we receive a large number of idea submissions, and even some  popular ideas may not make it to the implementation stage. The number of votes an idea gets is one factor among several that’s considered when our product team develops the roadmap.

For more information, review our Guide to Ideas.

Additionally, a status of not currently planned does not mean this feature suggestion goes away. It will remain open to votes and comments, and may be revisited at some point in the future.

Lastly, we sincerely hope you will continue recording and uploading your activities to Strava. Here is a list of the Sport types that we currently support. It’s always an option to set your activity to sport type “workout” and indicate more specifics in the activity name.

Thanks again for your contributions.