Generate TCX
How to Generate a TCX File for Strava (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to generate a TCX file with GPS, timestamps, heart rate, cadence, and power for a cleaner Strava upload.
Read guideCreate GPX Online
How to Create a GPX Route Online (Free Tools Compared)
Compare free route planners like Komoot, Plotaroute, and Ride with GPS, then learn when to switch to GPX or TCX generation for Strava.
Read guideAlternatives
Best Strava Alternatives for Cyclists and Runners (2025)
Compare Komoot, Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Ride with GPS, and TrainingPeaks if you want a better fit than Strava.
Read guideTCX Troubleshooting
Why Your TCX File Won't Upload to Strava (and How to Fix It)
Troubleshoot invalid TCX uploads on Strava, validate the XML, and generate a clean replacement file when the source export is broken.
Read guideKudos Metrics
How to Get More Strava Kudos: The Metrics That Matter
Learn which Strava activities earn the most kudos and why complete route, pace, HR, and power data drive more engagement.
Read guideAI Coach
How to Use AI as Your Personal Running & Cycling Coach
Learn how AI can plan training, analyze workouts, and deliver better insights when paired with complete activity files.
Read guideAI Training Log
How to Use AI to Build a Complete Strava Training Log
Use AI coaching plus realistic GPX and TCX files to keep your Strava training history complete and actionable.
Read guideActivity Creator
How to Create a Strava Activity Without a GPS Device
Learn when to use Strava's manual activity, when to upload a GPX or TCX file, and how to rebuild a missing workout with route data.
Read guideTCX vs GPX
TCX vs GPX on Strava: Which Format Should You Use?
Compare GPX and TCX for Strava uploads, metrics support, file size, and the right export for your training data.
Read guideFIT Files
What is a FIT File? (And How to Upload One to Strava)
Learn what FIT files contain, how they compare with GPX and TCX, and how to upload or generate one for Strava.
Read guideFile Upload
How to Upload a GPX, TCX or FIT File to Strava
Step-by-step upload guide for GPX, TCX, and FIT files on Strava, with fixes for common import errors.
Read guideRunning GPX
Running GPX Generator: Create a Run Route with Pace & HR Data
Build a custom running GPX file on real roads with pace, heart rate, and elevation for missed or treadmill runs.
Read guideCycling GPX
Best Cycling GPX Route Generator for Real Road Routes
Create a custom bike route GPX with road-based routing, elevation, and a cleaner Strava upload workflow.
Read guideStrava Kudos
How to Get More Kudos on Strava: A Practical Guide
Learn what actually drives Strava kudos, why richer stats get more engagement, and how to make uploads look stronger.
Read guideGPS Workarounds
Can You Use Fake GPS on Strava? What Actually Works
Compare GPS spoofing apps, manual entry, and GPX/TCX uploads for athletes who missed recording a workout.
Read guideRoute Builder
Strava Route Builder vs GPX Generator: Which is Better?
Compare Strava's route planner with GPX and TCX generation workflows for custom activity files.
Read guideSegments
How Strava Segments Work: KOM, Leaderboards & PRs Explained
Learn how Strava segments are matched, why leaderboard efforts disappear, and how to get your best times to count.
Read guideGPX Generator
Best GPX File Generator for Strava & Garmin
Create a custom GPX file with route geometry, GPS points, and upload-ready exports for Strava or Garmin.
Read guideMissing Activity
What to Do If You Forgot to Record Your Strava Activity
Recover a missing Strava workout with a GPX or TCX upload, or use a manual entry as a fallback.
Read guideManual Upload
How to Manually Upload an Activity to Strava
Upload GPX, TCX, or FIT files to Strava from desktop or mobile with a clean manual workflow.
Read guideEditor Online
How to Edit a Strava Activity Online (Change Distance, Pace & Route)
See what Strava can edit online, what it cannot change, and when a corrected TCX file is the better fix.
Read guideTCX Generator
How to Generate a TCX File for Strava
Create a custom TCX file with realistic GPS, heart rate, and power data for Strava uploads.
Read guideActivity Editing
How to Edit a Strava Activity
Fix route issues, adjust metrics, and re-import a cleaner activity file into Strava.
Read guideTCX Uploads
How to Upload a TCX File to Strava
Follow the manual upload flow for Garmin, Wahoo, and custom TCX files.
Read guideGarmin Sync
How to Sync Garmin Activities to Strava
Understand auto-sync, manual export, and fallback workflows from Garmin Connect.
Read guideKeep Exploring
Move from guides to file generation
Use these articles to understand the workflow, then create or refine your own files with ForgePace tools for TCX, GPX, and FIT exports.