• FILE
  • LIST
  • SYNC
  • USER

How to export Strava routes with your AI

Connect your Strava account once. After that, you just tell your AI which route you want and what file format you need.

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Short answer

How do I get my Strava routes into a GPX or TCX file?

Tell your AI to find a specific route from your Strava account and request a conversion to GPX or TCX. It handles the file generation and provides the download link for your bike computer. You'll see the exact steps for this below.

The results

What you get from your AI

These are the specific outcomes when you ask your agent to handle your route exports.

FILE

Ready to use files

The AI generates a GPX or TCX file based on your request. You get a direct link to download the file for your device.

LIST

Route discovery

Your AI pulls a list of your saved routes from Strava. This makes it easy to pick the exact one you need without manual searching.

SYNC

Device compatibility

The files are formatted specifically for bike computers. You can move them straight to your Garmin, Wahoo, or other devices.

USER

Manual review

You decide which route is the right one and which file format is required. The AI waits for your specific instructions before acting.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI uses specific Strava tools to move from a text request to a downloadable file.

  1. Find your routes

    The AI scans your Strava account to find the specific saved route you mentioned.

    list_athlete_routes

  2. Identify the route

    Once you pick a route, the AI pulls the specific details for that path.

    get_route

  3. Convert to GPX

    If you need a GPX file, the AI processes the route data into that format.

    export_route_gpx

  4. Convert to TCX

    If your device requires TCX, the AI handles that specific conversion instead.

    export_route_tcx

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the export process.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the route names or file types to match what you actually need.

Strava Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_77MUJKabjPcYFo8FIiy7aFOUlRgL7l4UjYDLN4oa/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Strava capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strava-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_77MUJKabjPcYFo8FIiy7aFOUlRgL7l4UjYDLN4oa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List my saved Strava routes so I can pick one.

  • Find my 'Morning Loop' route and export it as a GPX file.

  • Convert my 'Weekend Climb' route to a TCX file for my bike computer.

  • Show me my Strava routes and then export the third one as a GPX.

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Start here

Connect Strava once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted and secure, and you can find the full tool list on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI upload the route directly to my Garmin?

    No. The AI generates the file for you to download, but you must manually move it to your device.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my routes from Strava?

    No. This MCP only has tools to read and export route data. It cannot modify or delete your Strava data.

  • 03

    What file formats can I get?

    You can export routes as either GPX or TCX files.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my private activities?

    The AI only accesses the routes you specifically ask it to interact with through the provided tools.

  • 05

    Can I export a route that isn't saved?

    No. The AI can only work with routes that exist in your Strava account.

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