Garmin EDGE 520 PLUS, Owner'S Manual

Strava

™

 Segments

You can download Strava segments to your Edge 520 Plus 

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.

Following a Segment From Garmin Connect

Before you can download and follow a segment from Garmin 

Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (

Garmin 

Connect

, page 14

).

1

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

NOTE: 

If you are using Strava segments, your favorite 

segments are transferred automatically to your device when it 

is connected to Garmin Connect Mobile or your computer.

2

Go to 

connect.garmin.com

.

3

Create a new segment, or select an existing segment.

4

Select 

Send to Device

.

5

Disconnect the device, and turn it on.

6

Select 

Menu

 > 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

7

Select the segment.

8

Select 

Ride

.

Enabling Segments

You can enable segment racing and prompts that alert you to 

approaching segments.

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

2

Select a segment.

3

Select 

Enable

.

NOTE: 

Prompts alerting you to approaching segments 

appear only for enabled segments.

Racing a Segment

Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, 

and compare your performance to past activities, other riders' 

performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or 

other members of the cycling community. 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   to start the activity timer, and go for a ride.
When your path crosses an enabled segment, you can race 

the segment.

2

Start racing the segment.
The segment data screen appears automatically.

3

If necessary, select   to change your goal during your race.

You can race against the segment leader, your past 

performance, or other riders (if applicable). The goal 

automatically adjusts based on your current performance.

A message appears when the segment is complete.

Viewing Segment Details

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

2

Select a segment.

3

Select an option:
• Select 

Map

 to view the segment on the map.

• Select 

Elevation

 to view an elevation plot of the segment.

• Select 

Leaderboard

 to view the ride times and average 

speeds for the segment leader, group leader or 

challenger, your personal best time and average speed, 

and other riders (if applicable).

TIP: 

You can select a leaderboard entry to change your 

segment race goal.

Segment Options

Select 

Menu

 > 

Training

 > 

Segments

 > 

Segment Options

.

Auto Select Effort

: Enables or disables automatic goal 

adjustment based on your current performance.

Search

: Allows you to search for saved segments by name.

Enable/Disable

: Enables or disables the segments currently 

loaded on the device.

Delete

: Allows you to delete all or multiple saved segments from 

the device.

Deleting a Segment

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

2

Select a segment.

3

Select 

Delete

 > 

OK

.

Workouts

You can create custom workouts that include goals for each 

workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You 

can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training 

plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and 

transfer them to your device.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can 

plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.

Following a Workout From the Web

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you 

must have a Garmin Connect account (

Garmin Connect

, 

page 14

).

1

Connect the device to your computer.

2

Go to 

www.garminconnect.com

.

3

Create and save a new workout.

4

Select 

Send to Device

, and follow the on-screen 

instructions.

5

Disconnect the device.

Starting a Workout

Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout 

from your Garmin Connect account.

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Training

 > 

Workouts

.

2

Select a workout.

3

Select 

Ride

.

4

Select   to start the timer.

After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the 

workout, the target (if any), and current workout data.

Stopping a Workout

• At any time, select 

 to end a workout step.

4

Training