Strava
Slack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Strava + Slack

Post new Strava activities to Slack

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Strava and Slack

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Strava and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Post new Strava activities to Slack
Workflow diagram: Strava + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Strava

Strava

Transfer Athlete Activities in Strava

This trigger is for use in Transfer. If not using Transfer, use the new "New Athlete Activity" instant trigger instead.

Then these actions happen in Strava and Strava

Slack

Send Channel Message in Slack

Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.

Strava

New Athlete Activity in Strava

Triggers when you post a new activity.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post new Strava activities to Slack.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Strava and Slack to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Strava to Zapier.

    Connect Strava to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Strava account, using Strava credentials.

  • Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Strava

    Set up a Trigger action for Strava

    Choose the following trigger: Transfer Athlete Activities (This trigger is for use in Transfer. If not using Transfer, use the new "New Athlete Activity" instant trigger instead.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.).

  • Then set up another Action for Strava

    Choose this action: New Athlete Activity (Triggers when you post a new activity.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Strava and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post new Strava activities to Slack!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

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  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Strava

    Create activity

    Creates an activity.

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    actionbyzapierpipedream
  • Strava

    Get activity by id

    Get activity by id

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    actionbypipedream
  • Strava

    Get activity list

    Get activity list

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Strava

    Get stats

    Get stats

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    actionbypipedream
  • Strava

    Update activity

    Update activity

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    actionbypipedream
  • Strava

    Update weight

    This Action will update your weight on Strava.

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    actionbyifttt

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Slack

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