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What are the most accurate devices/sources to get my .GPX or .FIT file from?

Achieving the best results from Best Bike Split is dependent on having a quality .GPX Track or .FIT Activity file with accurate elevation data for our math and physics model. Below is a guide to help you select the best .GPX Track or .FIT Activity data to upload to the system.

Most Accurate Data Collection Devices

  • Bike computers with a barometric altimeter, including current Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT and Hammerhead Karoo models

  • GPS watches with a barometric altimeter (most Garmin Forerunner, Fenix and Epix models, and similar)

Typically Poor Data Collection Devices

  • GPS watches or bike computers without a barometric altimeter

  • Phone apps (phone GPS elevation is often inaccurate)

  • The Course Builder is Best Bike Split's built-in tool for creating custom cycling courses directly in the app. Instead of using external tools and importing files, you can draw your course on an interactive map with automatic road routing, elevation data, and surface analysis all optimized for Best Bike Split race planning.

  • TrainingPeaks (FIT - from previously uploaded FIT files)

  • Garmin Connect Activities (GPX/FIT - FIT is preferred)

    • Check upload device for each activity

  • Strava Activities (GPX - your own rides)

  • Strava Activities (GPX - premium downloads)

    • Check upload device

    • Avoid activities made with iPhone/Android App

  • RideWithGPS (GPX)

    • Courses can be created manually on RideWithGPS.com and then the resulting GPX Track file can be exported for use with Best Bike Split

    • Does not show the device used for upload

    • Check elevation data before upload