Route Planning & Navigation Software for Cycling Events

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Professional tools for world-class events

From gravel races and gran fondos to charity rides and multi-day races, equip every participant with turn-by-turn GPS navigation, offline maps, and instant route access on any device. Plan your courses, manage your event, and distribute routes to thousands of riders from a single platform.

Trusted by Top Cycling Event Organizers Across the Globe

RAGBRAI
Dirty Boar Gravel
TransRockies
Paris to Ancaster
Unbound Gravel
TransIberica
Mid South
Race Through Poland
Belgian Waffle Ride
Garmin Gravel Worlds
Gran Fondo National Series
Bike MS
RAGBRAI
Dirty Boar Gravel
TransRockies
Paris to Ancaster
Unbound Gravel
TransIberica
Mid South
Race Through Poland
Belgian Waffle Ride
Garmin Gravel Worlds
Gran Fondo National Series
Bike MS
Plan, Manage, and Distribute Your Event Routes All in One Place

Plan, Manage, and Distribute Your Event Routes All in One Place

Manage every route variation, course detail, and event update from one dashboard. Distribute routes to all participants through a single shareable link, where riders are auto-approved and instantly access every course option, from the epic century route to the shakeout ride.

The Ride with GPS Event Account is built for events of all types and sizes:

Gran Rondos & Road Races - multiple distance options, timed segments, feed station markers

Gravel Grinders & Mountain Bike Events - surface type data, backcountry and trail routing, offline map navigation

Charity Rides & Fundraising Events - simple participant onboarding, reduced tech barriers for casual riders

Multi-day Stage Races - day-by-day route organization with daily updates

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Seamless Wireless GPS Device Sync for Any Participant

Riders access your event routes on the Ride with GPS app and wirelessly sync courses to their bike computer with no cables, no file downloads, and fewer tech support headaches on race morning. Works with all major cycling GPS computers including Garmin Edge series, Wahoo ELEMNT, and Hammerhead Karoo.

Free Premium In-App Navigation for Every Race Rider

Every participant who joins your event automatically unlocks premium navigation features in the Ride with GPS app. No paid subscription to Ride with GPS needed. Available on iOS and Android. Riders just need a free Ride with GPS account.

What every participant gets for free:

Turn-by-turn voice navigation on event day routes

Offline maps for gravel events and backcountry routes with limited cell service

Automatic live route updates if you change a course the night before

Printable PDF cue sheets for riders who want a paper backup in their jersey pocket

Elevation profiles & surface type data so riders know exactly what to expect

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Event Management

  • Manage all routes, events, and participant RSVPs from one shared organizer dashboard
  • Add team members with role-based permissions from route designers to SAG support.
  • Create unlimited events with per-event privacy controls and access duration controls.
  • Store and organize multi-year route libraries to reuse and refine courses year over year
  • Full route audit log to see who edited every route, when, and what changed

Route Planning Tools

  • Advanced cycling route planner with industry-leading route editing tools
  • Mark aid stations, water stops, parking, registration, start/finish, and key waypoints as Points of Interest
  • Import GPX, TCX, and KML files from any source, or plan new routes from scratch
  • Bulk route management — tag, sort, filter, and organize large course libraries
  • Generate branded PDF cue sheets and maps for packet pickup, aid stations, and course marshals

Participant Benefits

  • One-click event access via a shareable invite link (embed in registration confirmation emails, event websites, etc.)
  • Free turn-by-turn voice navigation and offline maps on every event route
  • Easy wireless syncing to Garmin, Wahoo, and Hammerhead GPS devices
  • Riders always see the latest route version as you make updates
  • No paid subscription needed, riders only need a free Ride with GPS account

Service That Sets Us Apart

When you choose Ride with GPS, you don’t just get powerful Bike Event management software, you get a team of support professionals at your side. From onboarding to problem-solving, you’ll feel supported every step of the way by people who know Ride with GPS’s platform inside out. Whether you’re setting up your event company’s account, building epic race routes, or helping guests race-day morning, our dedicated team is ready to jump in, and often within minutes.

Backed by over a decade of experience, we deliver exceptional customer support that exceeds industry standards. Imagine having an expert in your corner at every turn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an Event Account cost?

How do I share event routes with my participants? 

Does Ride with GPS work for international cycling events?

If I make a last-minute route change, will riders see the update?

Is the Event Account included in a Premium or Basic subscription?

Do you support non-cycling events?