Strava™ Segments; Viewing Segment Details; Racing A Segment; Using Virtual Partner - Garmin DESCENT MK1 Owner's Manual

Strava Segments
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You can download Strava segments to your Descent Mk1 device. Follow Strava segments to compare your
performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment.
To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more
information, go to www.strava.com.
The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.

Viewing Segment Details

1 Select .
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Segments.
5 Select a segment.
6 Select an option:
• Select Race Time to view the time and average speed or pace for the segment leader.
• Select Map to view the segment on the map.
• Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment.

Racing a Segment

Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities,
others' performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the running or cycling
communities. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment
position.
NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your
Strava account so you can review the segment position.
1 Select .
2 Select an activity.
3 Go for a run or ride.
When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment.
4 Start racing the segment.
A message appears when the segment is complete.

Using Virtual Partner

Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual
Partner and race against it.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.
6 Enter a pace or speed value.
7 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page
8 Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.
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