Creating custom routes with control points, routing modes, and TCX export.
Last updated August 16, 2026 · Reviewed by Eric Lynn, Founder
Create custom routes in the Routes tab:
Routes can be exported as TCX files for use on dedicated GPS devices from Garmin, Wahoo, and other manufacturers.
Tap the menu button in the lower left to switch between routing modes:
After using Car or Line mode for a section, switch back to Bike mode for the rest of your route.
While building a route, you'll see helpful information and controls in the bottom bar:
Tap the List button in the lower right to see all your control points and turn-by-turn directions for the route.
How to navigate a route in the Riding Places app, what happens if you go off route, and how to download offline maps and manage the storage they use.
How Rambles work on the Riding Places website, how rewards and prizes are claimed, and how to build, save, export and sync routes with the route builder.