I think the privacy settings are pretty bug ridden. I have not changed from 'followers only' for as long as I can remember. I joined January Grand Fondo and got the badge, I have joined each Grand Fondo since then and have not got the badge despite completing the challenge.
Last year as long as you did not have the ride set to 'private' then it counted towards the challenge (July Grand Fondo eligibility rules)).
As an aside Strava still has not updated a personal goal to completed despite the fact I completed it and I've done all the reload stuff.
I think the privacy settings are pretty bug ridden. I have not changed from 'followers only' for as long as I can remember. I joined January Grand Fondo and got the badge, I have joined each Grand Fondo since then and have not got the badge despite completing the challenge.
Last year as long as you did not have the ride set to 'private' then it counted towards the challenge (July Grand Fondo eligibility rules)).
As an aside Strava still has not updated a personal goal to completed despite the fact I completed it and I've done all the reload stuff.