How to edit elevation on Strava?

How to Edit Elevation on Strava

Strava, a popular GPS tracking app, allows users to track their rides, runs, and other activities by inputting data from GPS devices. One of the key features of Strava is its ability to edit elevation, which is essential for data analysis and visualization. In this article, we will guide you through the process of editing elevation on Strava.

Before You Start

Before you begin editing elevation on Strava, make sure you have the following:

• A Strava account with GPS data uploaded
• A computer or mobile device with internet access
• Strava’s account settings updated with your GPS data source (GPS device or smartphone)

Editing Elevation on Strava

To edit elevation on Strava, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Strava account:
   

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   Toggle

   Login to your Strava account

   and select your account profile.

2. Select your activity:
   

   Choose your activity

   and select the ride or run you want to edit elevation for.

3. Click on the "Settings" icon:
   

   Settings icon

   appears at the top right corner of the screen, click on it to open the settings menu.

4. Click on the "Activity settings" tab:
   

   Activity settings

   tab appears, click on it to open the activity settings menu.

5. Edit Elevation:
   

   Edit Elevation

   is the last option on the activity settings menu, click on it to open the elevation editor.

Elevation Editor Options

When editing elevation, you will be presented with several options:

• Select a specific point:
  

  Point selection

  allows you to select a specific point on the track where you want to insert the elevation data.

• Insert elevation data:
  

  Elevation data insertion

  allows you to enter your elevation data for the selected point.

• Set up elevation routes:
  

  Elevation route setup

  allows you to set up routes with elevation data.

Tips and Tricks

• Use the
  

  Semi-circle preview

  feature to visualize the elevation data before inserting it.

• Use the
  

  Pencil icon

  to draw a pencil line on the track to create an elevation route.

• Use the
  

  Lasso tool

  to select a specific point on the track and insert elevation data.

• Use the
  

  elevation data formatting

  to format your elevation data as required.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Inserting incorrect elevation data:
  

  Correcting errors

  is essential to ensure that your elevation data is accurate and valid.

• Not selecting a specific point:
  

  Point selection

  is crucial to inserting the correct elevation data.

Final Steps

• Save changes:
  

  Save changes

  is the final step, save your edited elevation data to ensure that it is saved correctly.

• Re-share your ride:
  

  Re-sharing your ride

  to upload your edited elevation data to Strava.

By following these steps and tips, you can edit elevation on Strava with ease and ensure that your data is accurate and valid. Remember to correct any errors and take advantage of the

Semi-circle preview

,

Pencil icon

,

Lasso tool

, and

elevation data formatting

features to create a more accurate and detailed elevation route.