diff --git a/rowers/tasks.py b/rowers/tasks.py
index ac3c88f5..871b575c 100644
--- a/rowers/tasks.py
+++ b/rowers/tasks.py
@@ -201,6 +201,8 @@ def handle_strava_sync(stravatoken,workoutid,filename,name,activity_type,descrip
                 failed = True
             except stravalib.exc.ObjectNotFound:
                 failed = True
+            except stravalib.exc.TimeoutExceeded:
+                failed  = True
         except ActivityUploadFailed:
             failed = True