Ability to set and save a default map type for activities (no need to change it on every upload)

[zecanard]

Pretty straightforward request: please allow us to set a default Map Type (eg. Surface Type) instead of Standard. I train and explore in mostly rugged terrain, and I would like to convey that with a simple set-it-and-forget-it setting.

[Soren]

Thanks for submitting your idea on enabling a default map type. It has been reviewed by our moderation team and is now open to voting.

[millardjk]

Take a look at ActivityFix (activityfix.com). I use it to set the map type for every ride to "gradient", and it happens automatically, without me having to think about it.

[Silentvoyager]

We shouldn't have to use a third party tool for something like this. Strava should be more user customizable.

[victoo]

I was looking for this setting for hours but it looks it doesn't exist. 

[TimDuckworth]

How do I vote for this essential option?

[zecanard]

@TimDuckworth Just click the Thumbs Up!

[zecanard]

@millardjk Thanks a bunch for the suggestion—ActivityFix is really super powerful. Now I wish Strava would allow setting an activity to public via the API.

[jmuzyka]

Seriously? This isn't a default option and we have to vote on it becoming one? That's silly....

[zecanard]

The fact that this is already an option for 3D Maps on trail activities (for subscribers) leads me to believe it shouldn’t be a lot of work to expand this so we could pick a default map type for various activities.

[AnttiL_MTB]

Very good suggestion. At least I can turn off the terrible 3D map off from trail activities.

[zecanard]

@Jane My suggestion is about specifying a default map type for activities. It has nothing to do with Routes. Why was my title modified?

[Jane]

Hi @zecanard 

Sorry about that - I misunderstood what you were asking for.  I've edited the title to reflect that it's for activity uploads.  

[Hazelparkranger]

This should absolutely be a default feature.  In the settings, there is a default map type. But that doesn't allow me to choose a pace map as my default. I have to manually select it each time. Also, the pace map is poorly designed. It uses a single spectrum of light to dark blue, when a scheme like red/yellow/green would offer more distinctive detail. Disappointed in this feature not being available in a paid app where it is clearly possible.  

[Jperretp]

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