How to Make Strava Art

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Basic Steps for Strava Art:

Creating your own Strava Art masterpiece involves a few essential steps that blend creativity with planning and execution. Here’s a breakdown to guide you through the process:

  1. Plan Your Route: (hint: there’s an app for that—GPSArtify)
  2. Execute the Route
  3. Share Your Strava Art

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Step 1: Plan Your Route

Planning might seem daunting, but you’re not alone! Some of the real heroes among Strava artists, like @lennymaughan or @js_weiss, often plan their routes manually, sometimes even on paper. We believe traditional planning needs to be recognized more, so don’t forget to follow them.

But! 

You can help yourself out with AI

You can streamline the process using a GPS art generator app. These tools help you overlay your designs onto a map, simplifying the route creation process.

Plan your route here…

Step 2: Execute the Route

Now it’s time to bring your Strava Art to life! Whether you’re cycling, running, walking, hiking, SUP riding, kayaking, skateboarding, or rollerskating, the adventure begins when you start moving.

How to Navigate?

  • Download Your Route: If you used an online tool like GPSArtify to plan your route, download the .GPX file. If you planned on paper, just bring it along!
  • Import the Route: Use your preferred navigation app or GPS device, such as Komoot, AllTrails, Strava, Garmin watches, or Garmin/Wahoo bike computers, to import the downloaded .GPX file.
  • Follow the Route: The key is to follow your planned route as closely as possible, regardless of the navigation tool you choose.

How to Record the Route?

While navigating, your primary app may already be tracking your journey. For additional features like social sharing and community engagement, consider recording your journey in another app like Strava, especially if you’re not already syncing your GPS device with it.

Step 3: Share Your Strava Art

Once you’ve completed your route, it’s time to showcase your masterpiece. Remember,

“If it isn’t on Strava, it didn’t happen.”

  • Be Proud: Don’t hesitate to share any Strava Art, no matter how simple or complex. Every piece has its charm and deserves recognition.
  • Engage with the Community: Share your creations in Strava Clubs to receive kudos and potentially gain followers.
  • Use Hashtags: Boost visibility by using popular tags: #gpsart #gpsartify #stravaart
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