Finally, it looks like Strava is bringing proper route navigation to its Apple Watch app! For a while, users have been asking for a way to follow routes and see where they're going right on their wrist, without needing to constantly pull out their iPhones. And it seems like their wishes are about to be granted.

The feature, which is still in its testing phase, lets you pick a route you've already saved, check out how steep the hills are, and get directions, all from your Apple Watch. Imagine going for a run or a bike ride and just glancing at your wrist to know exactly where to turn – that’s the experience Strava is aiming for.

I've seen some chatter about this on Reddit over the weekend, with people noticing the feature popping up on their watches. It's great to see Strava adding something that feels like a genuine step forward for the app.

It's worth pointing out that Strava already lets you share your Apple Fitness+ workouts directly to the app. However, having proper turn-by-turn directions on your wrist while you're out and about feels like a much bigger deal. It could really change how people use Strava for their outdoor activities.

Right now, it looks like both people who pay for Strava and those who use the free version can try out the beta. What I'm really curious about is whether Strava will keep it that way when the feature is fully released, or if it will become a perk only for paying subscribers. We will need to wait and see.

I think it's a smart move for Strava to focus on making its Apple Watch app more useful. Smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular for fitness tracking, and having a reliable navigation system right on your wrist could be a big selling point. Also, I believe this will encourage more users to subscribe to the platform in the future.