What sets Strava's route builder apart is its (sometimes controversial) integration of community-powered data. Using its iconic heatmap feature, Strava automatically suggests routing based on where others have actually traveled for your chosen sport. This means your running route should follow popular jogging paths, while your cycling route should stick to bike-friendly roads and trails that the community has vetted through real-world experience. Road bike routes prioritize paved surfaces, trail running routes follow existing hiking trails, and so on. This community intelligence eliminates much of the guesswork involved in planning routes in unfamiliar areas. Here's how to build your perfect route with a Strava subscription.
How to use Strava's route builder (and why you should)
Point-and-connect method
The traditional approach allows users to tap specific locations on the map, with Strava automatically connecting these waypoints using community data. This method works particularly well when you want to visit specific landmarks or viewpoints along your route. You can place points far apart to see what interesting paths the community suggests, or keep them close together for more precise control over your route.
The flexibility extends to editing as well—points can be moved, deleted, or added even after the initial route is complete. Users can tap on any existing point to relocate it or remove it entirely, with Strava automatically recalculating the connecting segments.
Screenshots from Strava's mobile route builder. Credit: Meredith DietzDraw-to-route feature
What really excites me is Strava's drawing functionality, which allows users to literally trace their desired path with a finger on the screen. This intuitive approach feels natural and immediate—simply tap the pencil icon and draw where you want to go.
Here's what it looks like in action, with a screenshot of my doodle on the left and the resulting route from Strava on the right.
Screenshots from Strava's mobile route builder. Credit: Meredith DietzOnce your route is complete, make sure to save your route with a custom name. I recommend downloading it for offline use, since I'm often running around areas with spotty cell coverage. Privacy controls let you decide whether to share your creation with the community or keep it personal. Even after saving, you can go back in and continue refining their routes, moving waypoints, or making adjustments based on new discoveries or changing preferences.
More features coming for Strava subscribers
Power Skills for cyclists: This new tool (coming from Strava's recent acquisition of The Breakaway) gives power meter users detailed insights into their performance. You'll see your personal records across 12 different cycling intervals, identify your strengths and areas for improvement, and track your progress over time. Soon, you'll also be able to compare your recent 8-week performance against your all-time bests to better understand how your training is paying off.
Cheater crackdowns: Strava has been working hard to keep their leaderboards legitimate. I've previously covered how Strava has been using AI to crack down on cheaters—to the tune of purging over 4 million fraudulent activities from its leaderboards. Now for the update we've all been waiting for: Spotting e-bikes. Now, instead of e-bike activities incorrectly appearing on regular bike and running leaderboards, they'll only show up on the e-bike-specific leaderboards where they belong.
Again, all these updates are available only with a paid Strava subscription.
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