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Importing a .fit file into Garmin Connect from RideWithGPS

lytleric
over 4 years ago

Apologies if this has been discussed before but I wasn't able to find a clear answer.

I have a course that was created in RideWithGPS that I want to import into Garmin Connect so I can load it onto my Edge 830.  On the RideWithGPS website, it offers several formats to download the file:  .fit, .tcx, .gpx, .kml, etc.  

In the download window, it states:

FIT Course (.fit)

FIT is the best format for turn-by-turn directions on modern Garmin Edge Devices.

However, when I drag/drop the .fit file into Garmin Connect, it says:  

Your course cannot be imported. Files must be .gpx or .tcx format.

So my question is if .fit is the best format?  If so, why does Garmin Connect not accept it?  If not, why does RideWithGPS tell me it is?

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to seilogramp

    Brilliant thanks. Can't believe I missed that. All done and so simple. Thanks for your help.

  • 0 over 1 year ago

    I cn't import a .fit file from RidewithGPS or other source.  I see many posts from years ago with the same issue.  The only solution offered is to use a converter, which kinda defeats the purpose (as Garmin Connect states that it supports a .fit format)

    I use a Garmin 530 and the Garmin Connect webapp.  These are some of the best products and tools on the market.   Honestly, I enjoy both of them.

    But what am I missing? 

  • 0 over 1 year ago in reply to TimAuch

    Are you trying to export out of RidewithGPS and then into Garmin Connect as a course? It works fine if you export out of Ridewithps as a gpx or tcx file.

    Other systems, such as Strava are able to export and import as courses into Garmin Connect with the original fit files.