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How to export your routes and rides to GPX

Summary

Cyclers allows you to export both your recorded activities and planned routes as standard GPX files. This makes it easy to transfer your data to third-party services, save backups, or send routes directly to external GPS devices, smartwatches, and bike computers (such as Garmin or Wahoo).

Exporting recorded activities is available to all users across Free, Trial, and Plus accounts. However, exporting planned routes is available exclusively with a Cyclers Plus subscription, helping you sync custom routes directly to your external hardware.

Step-by-step instructions

Exporting recorded rides (Free & Plus)

Use this option for completed activities saved in your history.

  1. Go to the Record tab and select a specific ride from the list.

  2. Tap the three vertical dots icon in the top right corner of the screen.

  3. Select the option to Export to GPX.

Exporting a planned route (Plus)

Use this option to send a planned route to external hardware, such as a cycling computer or smartwatch (e.g. transferring a route via the Garmin Connect app to your Garmin Edge or watch).

Android

  1. Open the Ride details of your planned route and tap on the map preview.

  2. Tap the three vertical dots icon (⋮) in the top right corner.

  3. Choose your preferred export method:

  • Open as GPX: Directly launches and passes the route into another installed application (e.g. third-party navigation or fitness apps).

  • Share GPX: Shares or saves the raw .gpx file itself (e.g. sending via email, messaging apps, or saving to local/cloud storage).

iOS

  1. Open the Ride details of your planned route and tap the small "i" icon.

  2. Tap the Share icon (box with an upward arrow).

  3. Select Share GPX to send or save the file.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Who can export GPX files?

    Exporting completed recorded rides is free for all users. Exporting planned routes requires an active Cyclers Plus subscription, as this feature is tailored for syncing routes with external GPS hardware and smartwatches.

  • What is the difference between "Open as GPX" and "Share GPX" on Android?

    Open as GPX hands the route directly off to another app installed on your phone (such as another navigation tool). Share GPX gives you the actual GPX file so you can email it, save it to your phone's storage, or upload it to cloud services.

  • Is the exported GPX compatible with Strava or Garmin?

    Yes. Cyclers exports standard GPX files that include essential GPS coordinates and time data, making them fully compatible with Garmin, Strava, Wahoo, and most major cycling platforms.

  • Can I export multiple rides at once?

    Currently, rides and routes must be exported individually from their respective detail screens.

  • Why is there no direct automatic integration with Strava?

    Direct automatic synchronization is not available because Strava's platform policies do not support direct integration with competing cycling and navigation applications such as Cyclers. However, you can easily export your recorded rides as GPX files from Cyclers and upload them directly to your Strava account.

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