Strava Introduces Custom Waypoints for Route Planning
Subscribers can individualize their route and upload the custom waypoints to Garmin devices
Strava, the subscription platform at the center of connected fitness, today announced a new feature, custom waypoints, empowering subscribers to curate their own points of interest onto a route, as part of the web routebuilder tool.
The latest addition enhances the platform's suite of tools dedicated to adventure planning and outdoor exploration. This feature is advantageous for planning, allowing subscribers to tailor their routes to accommodate personal preferences, such as marking aid stations, restrooms, and other crucial information along their chosen path.
Additionally, the new feature is compatible with Garmin® smartwatches and Edge® cycling computers. Strava subscribers can seamlessly sync their custom waypoints to their Garmin device via Garmin Connect™ to receive GPS alerts while navigating a route.
This shared feature can elevate the planning process, especially for event organizers. Now, they can inform participants about dangerous curves, upcoming aid stations, water sources, café stops, and other key points along planned routes. Strava subscribers using a Garmin device will also receive distance updates and alerts to each waypoint along a route using the Garmin “Up-Ahead” feature.
Learn how to create custom waypoints and how to sync routes to a Garmin device here.
Subscribers can access Strava’s Route Planning tools on the web at www.strava.com/routes/new or review recommended routes in the mobile app’s Maps tab.
Garmin users can check if their device supports Strava Custom Waypoints at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=ZY8vOwxq106cRyPSpiVbQ7
For more information on Strava or to start a free subscription trial visit www.strava.com.
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Strava is the leading subscription platform at the center of connected fitness, with more than 100 million active people in more than 190 countries. The platform offers a holistic view of your active lifestyle, no matter where you live, which sport you love and/or what device you use. Everyone belongs on Strava when they are pursuing an active life. Join the community, find motivation and discover new experiences with a Strava subscription.
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