random route generation for a selected distance

[BartVW]

Hello,
before the latest "update" in the android app, there was a posibility to generate a random route based on length, surface, elevation beginning at your current location.
Now you get routes chosen from public availlable routes made by strava users.

I used the "old" way very often to discover new routes, but now this is no longer possible.

Why was this changed? 
Can an option be provided to choose whether you want to use the routes publicly available from other users or let strava generate one for you ?

very disapointed in the new routes "generation" in maps at the moment, the old one was much beter 

regards,
Bart

[Scout · Accepted solution]

👋 Hey Everyone!  
Thanks for your posts. Currently, you will see up to three route suggestions from your location, these routes are marked with an orange 'From your location' tag under the route name. The remainder of the routes are still generated routes, however, they are from popular starting points nearby.

If you are not seeing as many suggested routes from your location, it could be due to a known issue that is being worked on; [KNOWN ISSUE] Problems creating Routes. 

[neromedici]

I checked again today and the route generator still doesn't work based on the the criteria entered. For example, I selected a 7 mile run from my location and the only routes Strava shows are routes from 2 to 5 miles long and most did not start from my location. That's not even close to routes I was looking for.

Prior to the recent update,  I've never had an issue with Strava generating new routes from my location with whatever criteria I used in locations around the world. In its current form,  the app is no longer worth the premium price without the prior functionality. 

This issue could be fixed easily if Strave would retore the prior version and keep its route generator clean and simple.  I am not a fan of the "nearby recommended" routes as they seem to dominate the screen. I'm not planning on driving, hiking, walking or running somewhere to start a route.  I want to start from my location... like I used to be able to in Strava for years.  

Cheers,

Rob

[R_g_2020]

Agreed, the routes function as it was was the reason I paid for Strava. If it stays as it currently is at the end of my subscription period, there's no reason to keep it. I used to be able to plug in the distance I wanted to do and know that Strava would find something for me. Now there seem to be just a handful of short routes available, none in line with what I want. This feels like a major step backwards.

[neromedici]

Bart - I wanted to second you here and adding additional commentary here in hopes the Strava Development Team will address.

I am not a fan of the recent changes and disappointed with the functionality of the new Strava Route features.  It has complicated what was a simple and beautifully designed route finding and building tool.  I have done much research to undo the recent April 2024 update to Strava route generation to no avail as well.  I'm surprised this was rolled out without an option to keep the original route making design that has worked beautifully for at least 10 years that I have been a user.   

I have used Strava all over the world to find new random routes to run, bike or hike based on my exact location and route criteria.  I find the prior version superior in every way with its simplicity of design and usefulness for route finding.  Please fix or provide an option to use the Strava route building functionality as was previously designed.  I'm not opposed to change if it truly provides a better user experience, but in this instance, Strava missed the mark. 

Best Regards,

Rob