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I recently had a conversation regarding how difficult it is to edit RideWithGPS maps.

Here are three techniques that make this process easier once you know how they work.

Technique 1 - Control Points (Desktop Editing)

In my experience the confusion when it comes to modifying routes is not understanding the impact of control points and it is badly documented (except for here!).  If you don’t understand control points you won’t be able to edit a route.

Here is a video demonstrating the details below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmAnEI2FIyY

You can right click on them to remove them and perform other functions (e.g. splitting route)

If you have a Control Point it means the route is fixed to go though here.    A control point is created when you click on the route with “Control Point” selected on the edit menu:

OR you drag the route somewhere.   

I would recommend you leave Edit on this setting while modifying the route (do not use “Add to Route”).  Otherwise you end up adding unwanted sections to the end of the route.

To change the route you should set control points to anchor the route to where you want the changes to start and end and then drag the route to where you want to go.  If things don’t work I recommend you undo the change, adjust and try again as this is less confusing.

Technique 2/3 - Changing the Start/End (Mobile App)

We use these techniques on tour when we have accommodation that is off the route so we can start and end directly at the accommodations.

On the mobile app if you go to the route and select “Plan” from the menu at the bottom you will be able to edit the map in a limited manner.

The “Change Start” and “Change End” options do what they say and guide you through the process involving the following actions:

1. Tapping on the new start position on the map
2. Tapping on the map where you want to join the route.

RWGPS will then compute a route between the two.