Strava

We 🫶 our community leaders 🏃♀️🚴 We recently brought run and ride club leaders together in NYC to connect, celebrate, and share new product updates for Clubs on Strava. These leaders are the heartbeat of our communities – creating spaces for people to show up, do what they love, and make lifelong friends. Want to take *your* Club to the next level? Get it verified on Strava 👉 https://lnkd.in/g835iv49

The legendary Hawk Hill crown in the Marin Headlands now belongs to one of our very own employees 👑 🚴♂️ James Kinney, a Senior Data Engineer based out of our SF HQ, took the top spot by a massive 10 seconds. Major kudos to James and his team, AFAIC, for the incredible effort. Explore the segment on Strava here: https://lnkd.in/eH94iTS7

Announced today at Meta Connect, the new Oakley Meta Vanguard Performance AI glasses are built for athletes and made for sport. The best part? They integrate with Strava. With this integration, you can overlay real performance metrics—distance, pace, elevation and more—directly onto POV footage captured during your workout. Your trail run becomes a visual story. Your cycling climb becomes a showcase of grit. And every effort is ready to share (and collect Kudos) on Strava. Pre-orders open today, September 17th. Read more about this integration here: https://lnkd.in/gPmsZttn #MetaConnect

We’re incredibly excited to announce the opening of applications for our Metro Academic Program! Now entering its second year, the Metro for Academic Researchers program is a global initiative designed for college and university students, as well as academic researchers, to support projects that aim to enhance biking and pedestrian infrastructure in both urban and rural settings. Participants accepted into the program will receive: - One-year access to the Strava Metro platform - Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities - Ongoing support from the Strava Metro team Applications are open now, and the window to apply closes on Oct 17, 2025. To learn more about the Metro for Academic Researchers program, and apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/gJkVTuC9

Say hello to Strava's redesigned app for Apple Watch 👋 With Apple Watch becoming one of the most popular ways athletes record on Strava, we've delivered the update it deserves: modern visuals, clear stats at a glance, and more reliable syncing. The real game-changer? Live Segments are now on Apple Watch. Our signature feature that turns any stretch of road into real-time competition is finally on your Apple Watch, transforming everyday workouts into motivating, game-like experiences exactly when you need them most. Check out more information on the update here: https://lnkd.in/ga4iD7Wy

We are pleased to announce a host of new innovative updates coming to the Strava app over the next month that will enable cyclists and runners to optimize every pedal stroke and stride they take. The features include: ✅ An update to Route Builder on mobile, making planning with precision faster than before.  ✅ The introduction of Power Skills, integrated from The Breakaway, to provide cyclists with more personalized insights. ✅ Training Zones, so cyclists and runners now know how much time is spent in heart rate (think Zone 2), pace or power zones over a week, month or 3-month time period. ✅ Even more Leaderboard Integrity improvements, reducing e-bike flag reports by nearly 85%. Want to find out more? Click here: https://bit.ly/4lQtn4B

We’re excited to see our friends at Runna launch Races by Runna — a new race discovery platform built for runners everywhere. From 5Ks to ultras, on roads or trails, in any climate or terrain, it’s a true one-stop hub to find your next start line. Whether you’re chasing your first 5K or gunning for a marathon PR, Races by Runna makes the search simple, personalized, and just a click away. Read more below.

Friday Fun: It started as a joke. “Should we do a bob run in bobs for bob summer?” Next thing we know, 20 of us (including our CEO) turned San Francisco into the world’s biggest bob. If you’re down to join the bob mob, our open roles are here: https://lnkd.in/g6wwx2C

We’re thrilled to welcome two exceptional leaders to Strava’s executive team! -Matt Anderson joins as Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience as a financial leader helping high-growth consumer tech companies navigate operational transformation and scale effectively. -Louisa Wee joins as Chief Marketing Officer, with deep expertise in consumer subscription businesses, building global brands, and leading growth-focused marketing and digital teams. These appointments complete a dynamic leadership team as Strava enters its next phase of accelerated growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZGCFuen

We’re excited to share a recent profile of our CEO, Michael Martin, in The Wall Street Journal, highlighting Strava’s next chapter and our mission to connect the world through movement. With more than 150 million athletes on Strava, we’re focused on delivering more value to every athlete, from weekend walkers to pro cyclists, through innovations like Athlete Intelligence, our new AI-powered training insights. Under Michael’s leadership, we’re building a more personalized, community-driven Strava and this is just the beginning. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gteVn4mv