Creating Routes

Routes are the foundation of your club’s ride library. This guide covers all methods for creating and managing routes.

Creating Routes

Method 1: Draw on Map

Create routes interactively:

1. Go to Dashboard → Routes
2. Click “Create Route”
3. Click points on the map to define waypoints
4. The route auto-snaps to roads/trails
5. Click “Save”

Method 2: Import GPX

Upload existing GPS files:

1. Go to Dashboard → Routes
2. Click “Import GPX”
3. Drag and drop or select your file
4. Review the imported track
5. Add name and description
6. Click “Save”

Note

Supported formats: GPX (GPS Exchange Format). Files up to 10MB.

Route Editor Features

Interactive Map

• Pan and zoom — Navigate the map
• Map styles — Switch between road, satellite, terrain
• Waypoints — Add, move, or delete points

Automatic Calculations

The system calculates:

• Distance — Total route length
• Elevation gain — Cumulative climbing
• Difficulty score — Based on distance and elevation

Elevation Profile

View an interactive chart showing:

• Altitude along the route
• Gradient indicators
• Click to highlight on map

Route Properties

Property	Description
Name	Route title
Description	Details and notes
Category	Road, Gravel, MTB, Mixed
Difficulty	Auto-calculated or override
Groups	Restrict visibility to groups

Managing Routes

Editing Routes

1. Open the route
2. Click “Edit”
3. Modify the track or properties
4. Save changes

Exporting GPX

Download for GPS devices:

1. Open the route
2. Click “Download GPX”
3. Transfer to your device

Sharing Routes

Generate a shareable link:

1. Open the route
2. Click “Share”
3. Copy the link

Best Practices

1. Name routes descriptively — Include key landmarks
2. Add notes — Mention road conditions, water stops
3. Set accurate difficulty — Help members choose appropriately
4. Keep routes updated — Note construction or closures