{"id":2188,"date":"2024-02-23T12:23:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/faq\/create-a-route\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T13:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T13:02:53","password":"","slug":"create-a-route","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/faq\/create-a-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With BikeCompanion&#8217;s route editor, you can plan your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It&#8217;s possible to create a route directly from the mobile app or using the <a href=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.expo.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web planner on your computer<\/a>.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a route, you can enjoy turn by turn navigation with detailed voice guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Route creation is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/QzAOoz7TT0LbV0bENWBMIHSFVQnkXudmsCQwrP1fnMtw_jjNhWMQBxt9VCH_RDbsBvTW-KZ8vX_fKH0ge1XD77uutsKVigdMPqTrbXi-x0Mu3WAh_fI5n-UYoL41FsWKicT44gcVE_62eDWQuqQFkAs\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can edit or <strong>modify any point of your route<\/strong>. To <strong>modify your route<\/strong>, simply tap on a waypoint to move or delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the route has been prepared and saved, peaks and climbs are automatically detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there are any, a red &#8220;ascent&#8221; button appears on the route page, with the list of peaks appearing on the &#8220;Route details&#8221; page and during the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The map can be displayed in 3D to better appreciate the relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;mountain&#8221; icon on the map represents the peaks that are referenced in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Adding Points of Interest (POIs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>You can also add points of interest to your route: water fountains, caf\u00e9s, summits, meeting points, or any useful landmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two options are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach a POI to a specific route only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a global POI, which will then be available across all your rides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Global POIs can be accessed anywhere in the app and are useful for marking regular training spots or favorite locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd04 <strong>Reverse a Route<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If you\u2019d like to ride the same route in the opposite direction, you can reverse it with a single tap. Waypoints are automatically reordered and navigation adjusts to the new direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With BikeCompanion&#8217;s route editor, you can plan your ride. It&#8217;s possible to create a route directly from the mobile app or using the web planner on your computer. With a route, you can enjoy turn by turn navigation with detailed voice guidance. 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