How do I get my routes onto my Garmin device?

You can ask your AI client to export a Strava route to GPX format. The agent will provide a download link that you can use to load the file onto your device.

Can I log workouts that don't use GPS?

Yes. You can use the create activity capability to manually log gym sessions, yoga, or any other cross-training activities.

What kind of files can I upload to Strava?

The MCP supports uploading FIT, TCX, and GPX files, including compressed versions like .fit.gz or .gpx.gz.

How do I track my bike mileage?

You can use the get gear capability to check the specific mileage of your equipment, such as bikes or shoes, as recorded in Strava.

Do I need to manually update my weight in the app?

No. You can tell your AI client to update your weight in your Strava profile to ensure your performance metrics stay accurate.

How do I export a route to my GPS device?

First, use list_routes to find your route ID. Then use export_route_gpx or export_route_tcx with that route ID. The GPX file can be downloaded and loaded onto Garmin, Wahoo, or other GPS devices for turn-by-turn navigation during your workout.

Can I log activities that Strava doesn't automatically track?

Yes! Use create_activity to manually log any workout. gym sessions, yoga, swimming, hiking, cross-training. Provide the name, type (e.g., "Workout", "Yoga", "Swim"), start date, elapsed time, and optionally distance and description. This keeps all your training in one place.

How do I track my bike and shoe mileage?

Use get_gear with the gear ID to see total accumulated distance. Gear IDs are found in your athlete profile or assigned to activities. You can assign gear to activities using update_activity with the gear_id parameter. Track mileage to know when to replace chains, tires, or running shoes.

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Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Handle your routes, gear, and activity logs through your AI agent.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 14 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

01
Export route gpx
This capability generates a GPX export URL for a specific Strava route. Use it to get navigation files onto your Garmin or Wahoo devices.
02
Get gear
This capability retrieves details for a specific piece of equipment like a bike or shoes. It helps you check mileage for maintenance planning.
03
Get route
This capability pulls detailed information about a Strava route. Use it to review distance and terrain before you head out.
04
Get route streams
This capability fetches GPS coordinates, altitude, and distance data for a route. It is useful for previewing elevation profiles.

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05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

05
Export route tcx
This capability provides a TCX export URL for routes containing training metadata. It works well with Garmin Training Center.
06
Star segment
This capability allows you to favorite or unfavorite Strava segments. Use it to keep your target training segments handy.
07
Update athlete
This capability updates your Strava profile information. You can use it to change your weight to keep power-to-weight calculations accurate.
08
Create activity
This capability creates a manual activity in your Strava account. It is perfect for logging gym, yoga, or cross-training sessions.

Capability set03 / 04

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

09
Get athlete
This capability retrieves your authenticated athlete profile. Use it to check your settings or equipment assignments.
10
Get athlete zones
This capability pulls your custom heart rate and power zones. Use it to verify your training zones for activity analysis.
11
Get upload status
This capability checks the processing status of a recently uploaded activity file. Use it to see if your FIT or GPX file is ready.

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12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

12
List routes
This capability lists all routes saved to your Strava account. Use it to browse your planned training paths.
13
Update activity
This capability modifies an existing Strava activity. You can use it to assign gear, change descriptions, or mark a ride as a commute.
14
Upload activity
This capability initiates the upload of FIT, TCX, or GPX files to Strava. It returns an ID you can use to track the upload progress.

Real work

What teams actually run

Pre-Ride Prep

Ask your agent to find a specific route and export the GPX file for your bike computer.

Maintenance Planning

Check the total mileage on your road bike to see if it is time for a new chain.

Training Consistency

Log a yoga session immediately after finishing so your training volume stays accurate.

Data Cleanup

Use the agent to fix an activity name or assign the correct bike to a ride you just finished.

Automate a task

Put Strava Planning to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Strava Planning works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Strava Planning to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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Strava Planning is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 812ms
Slowest day: 1190ms
14-day trend: Slowing+42%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 14 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Strava Planning, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Strava Planning. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Strava Planning Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_w5fHYsbtEq1vtHetC7ij76csJmcx1EBTV4mzP7Ij/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Strava Planning capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strava-planning-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_w5fHYsbtEq1vtHetC7ij76csJmcx1EBTV4mzP7Ij/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Strava Planning in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Strava Planning owners hand off.

This MCP is built for athletes who want to manage their training data through a conversational interface rather than clicking through the Strava app.

01
Route Planners
They use the agent to build routes and push them to GPS computers.
02
Multi-Sport Athletes
They use the agent to log non-GPS activities like strength training.
03
Equipment Managers
They use the agent to track gear mileage for maintenance schedules.

FAQ

Questions Strava Planning owners ask.

01
How do I get my routes onto my Garmin device?
You can ask your AI client to export a Strava route to GPX format. The agent will provide a download link that you can use to load the file onto your device.
02
Can I log workouts that don't use GPS?
Yes. You can use the create activity capability to manually log gym sessions, yoga, or any other cross-training activities.
03
What kind of files can I upload to Strava?
The MCP supports uploading FIT, TCX, and GPX files, including compressed versions like .fit.gz or .gpx.gz.
04
How do I track my bike mileage?
You can use the get gear capability to check the specific mileage of your equipment, such as bikes or shoes, as recorded in Strava.
05
Do I need to manually update my weight in the app?
No. You can tell your AI client to update your weight in your Strava profile to ensure your performance metrics stay accurate.
06
How do I export a route to my GPS device?
First, use list_routes to find your route ID. Then use export_route_gpx or export_route_tcx with that route ID. The GPX file can be downloaded and loaded onto Garmin, Wahoo, or other GPS devices for turn-by-turn navigation during your workout.
07
Can I log activities that Strava doesn't automatically track?
Yes! Use create_activity to manually log any workout. gym sessions, yoga, swimming, hiking, cross-training. Provide the name, type (e.g., "Workout", "Yoga", "Swim"), start date, elapsed time, and optionally distance and description. This keeps all your training in one place.
08
How do I track my bike and shoe mileage?
Use get_gear with the gear ID to see total accumulated distance. Gear IDs are found in your athlete profile or assigned to activities. You can assign gear to activities using update_activity with the gear_id parameter. Track mileage to know when to replace chains, tires, or running shoes.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Export route gpx

Get gear

Get route

Get route streams

05-08

Export route tcx

Star segment

Update athlete

Create activity

09-11

Get athlete

Get athlete zones

Get upload status

12-14

List routes

Update activity

Upload activity

What teams actually run

Pre-Ride Prep

Maintenance Planning

Training Consistency

Data Cleanup

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I get my routes onto my Garmin device?

Can I log workouts that don't use GPS?

What kind of files can I upload to Strava?

How do I track my bike mileage?

Do I need to manually update my weight in the app?

How do I export a route to my GPS device?

Can I log activities that Strava doesn't automatically track?

How do I track my bike and shoe mileage?

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