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Replace Elevation

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Did your activity have some weird elevation recorded by your GPS? Some GPS devices and smartphones just don't collect accurate elevation data. We offer a tool for all members to replace the elevation from a known worldwide dataset.

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Premium subscribers have access to additional Activity Cleanup tools.

Replace Elevation Data on an Activity

If your elevation data didn't come through as expected, you can opt to apply elevation data from our system to your trip in place of the data recorded on your device. Note: this process is one-way and cannot be undone. 
  1. Log into your account at www.ridewithgps.com.
  2. View your activity.
  3. Click More in the upper left corner > Select Replace Elevation Data. After a moment the elevation data for your trip will be replaced. Refresh the web page to see the new elevation metrics. 

 

Enable Replace Elevations in the Mobile App

Newer phones have a barometric sensor that does a much better job of tracking elevation change, but if you have a phone using GPS-derived elevation data (typically older phones) you can opt to have the elevation points automatically replaced by our service each time you save an activity. To enable this setting: 

  1. Log into your account on the mobile app.
  2. Click More > Settings > Logging.
  3. Scroll to the Saving section at the bottom of your screen > check the option to enable Replace Elevations.