How to Connect Strava to RideAmigos

Already tracking your bike rides, runs, or walks with Strava? Great news! You can easily connect your Strava account to RideAmigos to automatically log your commute trips and earn rewards for your sustainable transportation choices.

 

What You'll Need Before Starting:

• An active Strava account 
• Your work address added to your RideAmigos profile
• About 5 minutes to complete the setup
• In addition, the feature must be enabled. If you see completely different screens in the following steps, you should contact your Admin or Manager to activate Strava Connection.

 

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Connected Apps

Navigate to your account and look for the "Connected Apps" section. This is where you'll manage all your app integrations.

 

 

Step 2: Find Strava Integration

Look for the Strava option in your available connected Apps. If you don't see Strava listed, reach out to your Admin - they may need to enable this feature for your organization.

Click on it and then on the "Connect with Strava" Button. You will get forwarded to the Strava Website or App to log in with your account.

 

 

Step 3: Authorize the Connection

When you click to connect Strava, you'll be redirected to Strava's authorization page. Here's what's important:

✅ You MUST check: "View data about your activities"

• This permission is required for RideAmigos to detect your commute trips

Optional: "View your private activities"

• Check this if you want private Strava activities to count as commutes in RideAmigos
• Leave unchecked if you only want public activities to sync

 

Step 4: Confirm Your Setup

Once connected, you should see Strava listed as "Connected" in your Connected Apps section. You're all set! Depending on your organization's setup, you might be able to choose between:

• Commutes only: Just trips to/from work
• All eligible trips: Any bike or walk trip, regardless of location

Check your Connected Apps page to see if this option is available for your account.

 

How It Works

Automatic Trip Detection

RideAmigos automatically identifies commute trips by checking if your Strava activities start or end near your workplace. No need to manually flag activities as commutes in Strava - we handle that for you.

What Activities Sync?

Bike Trips:

• Regular bike rides
• E-bike rides

Walking Trips:

• Walks
• Runs
• Hikes
• Inline skating

Note: Indoor activities like Peloton or Zwift won't sync since they don't have GPS data.

 

Using Third-Party Devices

Many fitness devices and apps sync with Strava, which means they can also work with RideAmigos! Popular compatible devices include:

• Garmin watches and bike computers
• Fitbit devices
• Polar heart rate monitors
• Wahoo bike computers
• Apple Watch (via Apple Workout)
• And many more through services like RunKeeper, MapMyRide, or Google Fit

As long as your device syncs GPS data to Strava, RideAmigos will pick it up automatically.

 

Troubleshooting Common Issues

My commute isn't showing up in RideAmigos

Quick checklist:

1. Check connection status: Ensure Strava shows as "Connected" in your profile
2. Wait a few minutes: New activities can take up to 10 minutes to sync
3. Verify your work address: Make sure it's correctly entered in your RideAmigos profile
4. Check activity type: Only supported activity types will sync (see list above)
5. Confirm GPS data: Manual entries in Strava won't transfer - activities need GPS tracking

I recorded a round trip but only see one commute

This is normal! Strava doesn't provide detailed timing data for stops along your route, so we can't detect that you stopped at work during a single round-trip activity. For best results, log your morning and evening commutes as separate trips in Strava.

Can I sync past activities?

Unfortunately, no. RideAmigos can only sync activities recorded after you connect your Strava account. Past activities won't be imported.

 

Managing Your Connection

To disconnect Strava:

Simply go back to your Connected Apps section and click "Disconnect" next to Strava. This will immediately revoke RideAmigos' access to your Strava data.

Need help?

If you've followed these steps and are still having trouble, don't hesitate to contact our support team (help@rideamigos.com). We're here to help you get the most out of your sustainable commuting efforts!