RideWithGPS: The Cyclist's Route Planning Powerhouse
RideWithGPS is one of the most powerful cycling-specific route planning tools available. With over 2 million routes in its library, it's the go-to platform for organized rides, brevets, and cycling events — particularly in North America.
But like Komoot and Strava, RideWithGPS is designed for outdoor riding. It gives you GPS data, not video. If you're looking to ride those routes indoors during winter or bad weather, you need to bridge the gap.
What RideWithGPS Offers
- Route planning with advanced tools (avoid highways, prefer bike lanes, surface types)
- Cue sheets — turn-by-turn written directions
- Elevation data with detailed climb categorization
- GPX/TCX export for bike computers (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.)
- Route library — 2 million+ community-shared routes
- Event integration — popular with organized ride directors
From RideWithGPS to Indoor Ride: Your Options
Option 1: Free — CycleRun + YouTube Videos
- Find your RideWithGPS route's location (e.g., "Pacific Coast Highway")
- Search YouTube for a POV cycling video of that route
- Copy the video URL and paste it into CycleRun
- Your webcam tracks your pedalling and syncs the video speed
- Cost: €0 — no subscription, no smart trainer
Option 2: Premium — Paid Video Platforms
If you want professionally filmed, GPS-synced video routes:
| Platform | Price | Routes | Special Feature |
| FulGaz | €13.99/mo | 4,000+ | 4K video, GPS-synced elevation |
| Rouvy | €10.99/mo | 3,500+ | Augmented reality overlays |
| Kinomap | €9.99/mo | 400,000+ | Largest community library |
CycleRun Routes You Can Ride Right Now
No GPX import needed — just click and ride:
| Route | Location | Distance | Style |
| Mallorca Cap de Formentor | Spain | 18.7 km | Coastal climb |
| Stelvio Pass | Italy | 24.3 km | Epic mountain pass |
| Pacific Coast Highway | California | 15.2 km | Scenic coastal |
All free. All with real POV video. All synced to your webcam.
RideWithGPS vs. CycleRun: Different Tools, Same Passion
| RideWithGPS | CycleRun |
| Purpose | Outdoor route planning | Indoor video cycling |
| Data type | GPS maps + cue sheets | Real-world POV video |
| Cost | Free – $10/mo | Free forever |
| Indoor use | Export GPX only | Full video ride experience |
| Hardware | Bike computer | Webcam |
| Best for | Planning outdoor rides | Riding routes indoors |
They're complementary tools. Plan your summer route on RideWithGPS, train for it on CycleRun all winter.
Pro Tips for Indoor Route Riders
- Use CycleRun's Cast feature — Stream the ride video to your TV while tracking on your laptop. Learn about Cast
- Vary your routes — CycleRun lets you paste any video URL. YouTube has thousands of free cycling videos from around the world
- Train with purpose — Use RideWithGPS elevation data to pick routes that match your training goals, then find matching videos
- Track your progress — Register on CycleRun (free) to save ride history, earn badges, and climb the leaderboard
Related Guides
- Komoot Routes for Indoor Cycling — Europe's favourite route planner meets indoor training
- Strava Routes for Indoor Cycling — Ride Strava segments from home
- Free Zwift Alternative — Save €200+/year on indoor cycling
- Virtual Cycling Videos — The best POV ride footage online
- Ergometer Training — Turn your home ergometer into a virtual cycling studio