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In the past few months, the challenge level of many of the challenges has dropped. While this is good in that it allows newer Strava athletes to attain reasonable goals, there are many of us who are seeking more and would like to have badges or achievements to work toward. My suggestion is to create levels for each challenge, maybe labled bronze, silver, and gold, to allow for further pushing. For example, the monthly run distance badge could have 100km as the bronze goal, 200km as the silver goal, and 300km as the gold. Walking could have 30km, 50km, and 100km, and so on. This would allow for all levels of athletes to achieve a monthly challenge goal that challenges them as an individual instead of having just one goal set for us all. (I know that there is a goal setting feature, but that is a paid feature and in the name of equity, I believe that both subscribers and free Strava users deserve to be able to set a goal in some way.) ... View more

With the option to add a 'race' tag to running (and cycling) activities, I would like to propose a section in this type of activity where you can add your finishing stats: where you finished in the field; where you finished in your division; whether it was a PB, etc. This would be an optional and likely manual process, but most races make these stats readily available to individual entrants and Strava would be a great place to keep track of these stats all in one place.  ... View more

Each user has a one super Kudos each week to spend. This Kudos will be used on their ‘kudos of the week’. This could be a purple thumbs up instead. ... View more

I love the route suggestion feature and use it a lot but the pre-set length preference values for cycling are quite restrictive: 2, 10, 20, 30, 50, 80, 120, 160 km. I often want to go 25km or 40km (and sometimes even 100km!), but find it very hard to find routes that length. Would it be possible to either add more lengths to the filter or even better add a freeform length field so you can be very precise (e.g. when I need to cycle 27km to hit my weekly goal!). Thanks for your help!  ... View more

When you sign up for a club event and then record a matching cycling or running activity on the scheduled day then the activity should automatically link to the event. It's nice to be able to keep track of club events where you participated, and for your followers to see which clubs are scheduling events. Currently when a club event date has passed it just sort of disappears from the Strava web site and mobile apps; there's no way to easily find it again or see who participated. ... View more

We’ve all been there, going out for a ride and forget our HR sensor, it runs out of battery, or refuses to synch. I see no reason why previous exercises with HR and Watts synched up couldn’t provide an estimated (and depending on who you ask, perhaps even more accurate) Relative Effort number for that workout/activity, so as to better and more consistently track our training. ... View more

When recording rides using the Strava app on Android, the time measured on segments often differs from the time finally shown after saving/uploading the activity. For example, while riding through a segment, the app shows 42 seconds as a result. After finishing the ride, the time calculated on the Strava server (and displayed on the activity) is 43 seconds. This can lead to frustration when hunting KOMs. It would be better if the mobile app and the server would use the same algorithm to calculate segment times from the recorded GPS coordinates. ... View more

Doing an activity at night is totally a diferent thing than doing It during the day. Specially if you are cyclist. You need a diferent logistics ( lights, reflective clothing ) and extra motivation. Only a small group of people are prepared to do that and I think a diferent recognition need to be created in Strava as "Night Local Legend". ... View more

I think adding a global leaderboard for PRs (across all race distances) will be a great addition to Strava. This is important to me because I want to follow and get inspired by the fastest athletes and see who I am close to in my own city based on PRs.  An example of when I need this is when I want to check PRs and filter by city, state, country and globally.  Make it opt-in only so that people have to manually input their PRs linked to a race or activity on Strava.  ... View more

Currently it seems you can only view the activities of the people you are friends with or in a group with. I think it would be quite a nice idea to implement a discover page where you can scroll through random athlete's activities based on the activities you upload, giving pro athletes more exposure to a wider audience and everyday athletes like myself a larger group of people to discover and follow.  ... View more

The idea is for the user to see which segments they can tackle to get into the Top 10. Let's say I've been riding a year and want to go back to the segments where I've been close to the top 10 but did not make it. ... View more

We frequently see unintentional "cheating" on segment leaderboards by users who leave Strava recording running while driving home after an activity. While it's impossible to automatically flag all activities recorded using motor vehicles, it should be practical to catch those who travel some distance on freeways where bikes and pedestrians aren't allowed. Check OpenStreetMap for feature type motorway. These are always controlled access roads, known as freeways in the USA. There are a lot of other good ideas in this forum for automatic flagging based on unrealistic speeds or lack of supplementary sensor data, but this idea is specifically about detecting travel on freeways which can't possibly represent a real sport activity. ... View more

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! ... View more

There’s some useful data that Apple Health supports, but that Strava doesn’t upload:  Heart rate Power Cadence GPS route/map Please can we get these fields added to the Apple Health upload from Strava rides? Currently, my Strava rides in Apple Health seem to pick up the heart rate from my Apple Watch, which often has huge gaps in the data due to hand/wrist position. ... View more

Similar to showing statistics by gear, I’d like to see performance compared by gear, with achievements for each gear, bikes mainly. Climbing on a big bike is slower than on a light bike, and combining stats across gear makes it difficult to gauge gains. Similarly for downhill segments. I could be faster down on a big bike, but what are the gains vs a short travel or different bike? If we could compare between and keep achievements within gear, it could help give insights on training.    ... View more

Implement the ability for an athlete to see their personal records for each individual bike in their profile. I have a lightweight road bike and a heavier gravel bike. I am never going to be able to beat a PR up a steep climb that I have set on my road bike when riding on my heavier gravel bike but that doesn't mean a particular effort on my gravel bike is less of an achievement than on my road bike. It would be good to see separate PRs for each bike in your profile. ... View more

When viewing activities and viewing “View Analysis” Elevation map only. Why can’t you have a feature to edit the y axis on the elevation chart? Some rides it measures by 50 feet increments other rides it measures in 100 feet increments and etc. Having the option to choose on that chart alone would be a nice feature. Have the default and the ability to choose 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 for yourself. Thanks!  ... View more

Imagine you can use the replay route feature in 3D mode similar to google/apple maps, and see your little 3D avatar running at your pace! Challenges could unlock different gear and swag for your character! Great opportunity for sponsors and motivation for strava athletes! Please consider this!     ... View more

Would it be possible to create a protection against abusive activity flagging? Some people do not hesitate to flag and report the legit activities of others when their KOM is beaten. To prevent this form of cheating, I propose several measures. It should not be possible for a user to report an activity if: - For cycling activities, if the activity was recorded with a GPS unit (like a Garmin or Wahoo for example, which are more reliable than recording via the Strava app) AND sensors such as: a power meter, cadence and heart rate, since these sensors can guarantee the authenticity of the activity - If these activities have been performed by professional athletes on Strava - It should not be possible for a user to report the same activity more than once Thank you in advance. ... View more