RideStory

No. Strava import is automatic if you connect it — rides arrive the moment Strava syncs them — but manual story creation for a hike, a family trip, or any day without a tracker is a first-class way in, not a fallback.

To automatically post Strava rides to a Telegram channel, connect your Strava account to RideStory and add the RideStory bot as an administrator to your channel. The bot instantly detects newly finished activities, drafts an AI summary with route stats and map visuals, and posts it directly to your channel without manual export.

Yes, you can share your cycling route to Instagram Stories with photos using RideStory. RideStory converts your GPS track, ride metrics, and activity photos into high-resolution vertical Story graphics and multi-slide carousels ready to publish directly to Instagram, eliminating the need for manual screenshotting or external graphic design apps.

Unlike Strava's built-in sharing that only produces basic static image overlays, RideStory generates comprehensive narrative posts with AI-written descriptions, rich route elevation profiles, and multi-photo layouts, and publishes them straight to your Telegram channel.

Free covers the whole loop: automatic Strava import, unlimited manual stories, publishing to Telegram and Instagram, privacy zones, and 5 AI generations a month. Pro removes the limits — unlimited AI generation, no footer credit, premium templates, and scheduling.

Your account is upgraded the moment the payment confirms — no waiting. The AI generation cap lifts immediately, and premium templates are available right away.

Pro is billed in Telegram Stars, Telegram's own in-app currency, charged through Telegram's payment flow — RideStory never sees your card details.

Cancel anytime from Settings. Pro stays active until the current billing period ends, then your account reverts to Free — nothing is deleted. Your stories and photos stay exactly as they are; only Pro-only extras like unlimited AI switch off.

Message support from inside the bot. Refunds are handled directly, and reverse the charge and the plan upgrade together.

Yes. Privacy zones trim routes near home before anything goes out. It's a safety feature available on every plan, never gated behind Pro.