Strava → N+One Sync: How Activity Import Works and How to Verify Power Data
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Learn how Strava-to-N+One activity import works, how to verify power data, and what to do when average or peak power looks wrong.
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Strava-to-N+One sync imports ride files. Verify power by checking the original file, the sensor source, and the numbers N+One shows.
Your weekly data workflow works best when the source file is clear. This guide stays narrow: how the activity moves, how to check power, and what to do when the numbers do not match.
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A clean Strava-to-N+One sync starts before Strava, with the device that records the ride file. That may be a head unit, indoor trainer, watch, or app tied to your sensors.
The usual chain is device to file, file to Strava, then Strava to N+One. If you want the broader app setup path, start with supported cycling integrations before you debug a single ride.
File type matters because each export can carry a different set of fields. FIT is often the best source to inspect first, but the exact file you have depends on your device and upload path.
N+One reads the ride data it receives from the connected flow or manual upload. For plan context, the import needs the right timestamp, sensor source, and power series.
Find the recording device used for the ride.
Check whether the saved file is FIT, TCX, or GPX.
Confirm Strava has the original uploaded activity.
Check timestamp, sensor source, cadence, and power fields.
Use one clear upload path for the next ride.
The file at the start sets the quality of the decision at the end.
In N+One terms: treat sync as a data handoff, not a finished training judgment.
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When power looks off, do not start by changing training zones. Start by checking whether the right sensor fed the file that N+One received.
Open the activity source and compare the device name, time, average power, and peak power against N+One. If you care about how those values shape strengths, review what a power profile can show after the file is clean.
Look for simple data faults before you read meaning into the ride. Long zero blocks, flat lines, missing cadence, or a wrong clock can all point toward a recording issue.
If the power meter itself may be the source, keep the check practical. A short review of power meter setup habits can help you keep future files cleaner.
Check the sensor name and device ID first.
Download the original file from Strava when available.
Compare average and peak power across tools.
Scan the power trace for zeros or flat lines.
Check whether the ride clock was correct.
Strava sync transfers activity files (FIT/TCX/GPX) or links — N+One reads uploaded ride files rather than Strava summaries.
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Most bad imports come from a short list of plain workflow issues. The goal is not to blame the ride, but to find the break in the chain.
A phone-only activity may show distance without the sensor data your plan needs. A duplicate ride may also create two records with different power fields.
A file export can also lose fields when the original source is not used. When in doubt, use the closest file to the recording device, then re-upload that file to N+One.
If the issue happens during hard efforts, sensor dropouts can hide inside the parts you most want to review. For sprint work, recording clean power spikes depends on the meter, head unit, and file all lining up.
Sensor not paired: pair it, then use the device backup file if one exists.
Wrong file type: seek the original FIT before using a summary export.
Phone-only upload: replace it with the head unit file when possible.
Duplicate rides: keep one main activity, then re-sync.
Trainer mismatch: check whether the trainer or app logged power.
Recover the original stream before you let the week update from a weak file.
In N+One terms: fix the data path before you ask the plan to learn from it.
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Once the file is in N+One, check the activity page before you change the plan. Compare the core numbers with the device export you trust most.
Then scan the power curve for shape, not just the headline value. A ride with a fair average can still hide missing blocks, odd spikes, or flat sections.
Use the activity notes or import warnings when they are shown. They can point you toward a source issue, a missing original file, or a manual upload path.
When the numbers still disagree, re-import the original file rather than relying on a derived summary. This keeps the check tied to the same source record.
Open the imported activity in N+One.
Compare average power, peak power, and ride time.
Review the power curve for gaps or flat sections.
Check import notes or warnings on the activity.
Re-upload the original file if the values still differ.
The best sync fix is a steady workflow that leaves fewer choices after the ride. Pick one main upload route and make it the default.
Before key sessions, confirm the power meter is paired and writing data. For deeper context, use accurate power as your FTP base only after the source data is sound.
After the ride, glance at the head unit before you power it down. If the value looks far off, keep the device on and make sure the file saves.
N+One can then use the latest training context without guessing which record is true. If you want to understand how plan choices are made, see how N+One builds weekly plans.
Use one main upload path each week.
Prefer the original device file when troubleshooting.
Check pairing before hard sessions.
Save the ride before closing the device or app.
Keep duplicate activities out of the sync chain.
Download the original ride file from Strava when that option is available for the activity.
Open the file in a trusted viewer and inspect the power stream for gaps, zeros, or constant values.
Compare average power and peak power from the file with Strava and the N+One activity view.
If the original file has the correct power data, re-upload it directly to N+One or attach it to support.
If the file lacks power, retrieve the source file from the head unit or trainer and use that as the record.
One clear next move: download the original ride file from Strava, check the power stream, then upload that same file to N+One and compare average and peak power. If you want day-to-day guidance without second-guessing, let N+One translate your latest training and recovery context into one clear next decision.
Download the original activity file from Strava if available, then check whether the file itself contains power samples. If it does, upload that file directly to N+One.
A GPX file may not include the power stream you need. If power is missing, look for the original FIT or TCX file from your device or Strava export options.
It may be a recording-source problem rather than an import problem. Check whether the trainer, app, or another device logged the power field in the original file.
Contact support after you have checked the original file or when direct upload fails. Attach the ride file and screenshots of the mismatched values.