Strava is expanding its ‘Maps’ tool with ‘Points of Interest’. The new feature aims to help athletes plan where to go and find essentials on the move.
Strava has combined Open Street Maps’ database with the heatmap of its 95 million global athletes, to identify the most popular spots and locations for the Strava community.
When route planning, base maps in the Strava app and on browser will show points of interest – including peaks, landmarks, photo spots, bike shops, and popular start points.
While on the move, athletes in need of toilet facilities, a water refill, or a snack break can reroute themselves to points like a water fountain, service station, or café via the Maps tab when the need arises.
‘Unlike car-centric maps, the addition of ‘Points of Interest’ to Strava’s base map will be built with athletes in mind.’
This new feature will be available for all athletes on the platform, with no subscription required – and accessible on web via the Routes function, and on mobile through the Maps tab.
