Understanding Leaderboards
Leaderboards show how everyone performed on a segment during an event. Here's how to read them.
Weekly Leaderboard
After an event ends and results are fetched, you'll see a table showing:
| Column | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Rank | Your position (1st = fastest) |
| Name | The participant's name |
| Time | Total time to complete all required reps |
| Points | Points earned this week (based on rank + bonuses) |
Example
In an event where the segment needs 2 laps:
Rank Name Time Points
1 Alice 14:32 5
2 Bob 15:08 3
3 Carol 16:45 1- Alice completed 2 laps fastest (14 min 32 sec) → Beats Bob and Carol → 2 points
- Alice participated → +1 point
- Alice set a PR → +1 bonus point
- Total: 4 points (plus 1 for participation = 5)
Alice appears on the leaderboard. Dave, who didn't ride, doesn't appear.
Season Leaderboard
Scroll to the "Season" tab to see total points across all weeks. This shows:
| Column | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Rank | Overall season ranking |
| Name | Participant name |
| Total Points | Sum of all weekly points earned |
| Weeks Completed | How many events they participated in |
The person with the most total points wins the season!
Example Season
After 4 weeks:
Rank Name Total Points Weeks Completed
1 Alice 18 points 4
2 Carol 14 points 4
3 Bob 12 points 4
4 Eve 8 points 2Alice is winning with 18 points from all 4 events. Eve only rode in 2 events but still appears.
Points Breakdown
Every week, you earn points based on:
| Source | Points |
|---|---|
| Beating competitors | Number of people faster than you |
| Participating | +1 (always, if you completed the event) |
| PR Bonus | +1 (if you set a personal record) |
Maximum per week: Depends on field size + 2 bonuses
Example: With 10 competitors:
- Best possible: 9 (beat everyone) + 1 (participated) + 1 (PR) = 11 points
- Average: 5-6 points
- No show: 0 points (doesn't appear on leaderboard)
Personal Records (PR)
A PR means you completed this segment faster than you ever have before.
- If you beat your previous time on the same segment → PR achieved!
- Earn +1 bonus point this week
- Your PR time is now your new record for that segment
See Understanding PR Bonuses for complete details.
Filters & Sorting
Most leaderboards let you:
- Sort by rank (fastest first)
- Sort by points (most points first)
- Sort by name (alphabetical)
Click column headers to change sorting. Some events let you filter by team or category.
Ties
If two people have the exact same time:
- They share the same rank (both "1st", both "2nd", etc.)
- Points are calculated based on final rank
- The ranking reflects true performance
Common Questions
Q: Why don't I appear on the leaderboard? A: Your activity didn't qualify. Check that:
- You rode during the event window
- You completed the required number of reps in one activity
- Your activity is saved on Strava
- You're connected with your Strava account
Q: How often does the leaderboard update? A: After an admin fetches results, leaderboards update within seconds. The admin typically does this within an hour of the event ending.
Q: What if I rode but the leaderboard is wrong? A: Contact your event organizer. They can re-fetch results or manually check your data.
Q: Can I see historical results? A: Yes! Use the week selector on the homepage. Past events stay on the leaderboard forever.
Q: What about private activities? A: If your activities are private on Strava, we can't see them. Make them public or visible to followers for them to count.
Next: Learn About PR Bonuses →