Q: Can I access emergency contact information on Strava?

No. Strava’s waiver system does not collect emergency contacts. Ride with GPS collects them during signing and makes them available in the mobile app without requiring a separate form or spreadsheet.

Question 1

Do I need to choose between Strava and Ride with GPS for waivers?

Accepted Answer

No. The platforms serve different purposes. Strava is a social network for activity tracking; Ride with GPS is a route planning and club management platform. Many organisations use both. Your choice depends on whether you plan to use the broader platform features—activity sharing on Strava, route discovery and navigation on Ride with GPS.

Question 2

Which platform is better for clubs with events that vary in risk?

Accepted Answer

Ride with GPS. If your club runs a mix of casual social rides and high-risk activities (supported centuries, backcountry gravel, adventure racing), the ability to attach separate waivers to different event types eliminates legal ambiguity. Strava&#8217;s club-level approach forces all events under a single waiver, which most lawyers would advise is inadequate if your activities materially differ.

Question 3

Can I access emergency contact information on Strava?

Accepted Answer

No. Strava&#8217;s waiver system does not collect emergency contacts. Ride with GPS collects them during signing and makes them available in the mobile app without requiring a separate form or spreadsheet.

Question 4

Do waivers signed on Strava count on Ride with GPS, or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

No. Each platform maintains its own waiver records. A member who signed a Strava club waiver has not signed a Ride with GPS event waiver and vice versa. Waivers are not portable between platforms.

Question 5

What happens if I update a waiver on either platform?

Accepted Answer

On Strava, members must re-accept the updated waiver before their next RSVP. On Ride with GPS, the behaviour depends on the trigger point: club membership waivers update the record for future joiners; event waivers update for future participants in that event or series.

Question 6

Are these waivers legally binding?

Accepted Answer

Legality depends entirely on your jurisdiction, the activities involved, and the waiver text itself. Neither platform provides legal advice or review. Both platforms require you to consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction to confirm your waiver is valid. A platform&#8217;s ability to collect signatures does not make those signatures defensible in court.

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Club waivers compared: Ride with GPS vs Strava