Welcome to the Blog
Welcome to the PitStopper.net blog! Here you'll find tips for planning better routes, stories from the community, feature announcements, and guides to help you get the most out of your adventures. Whether you're bikepacking across continents or planning a local day hike, we've got something for you.
Recent Articles
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Visualize Your Route in 3D: Discover Terrain Challenges Before You Go
November 28, 2025 4 min readPitStopper's new 3D Map feature brings your routes to life with realistic terrain visualization, helping you understand the landscape and plan for terrain challenges.
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Understanding Time Estimation in PitStopper
November 25, 2025 6 min readHow does PitStopper know how long your trip will take? We explain GPX timestamps, our gradient-adjusted speed model, and when you should use your route planner's timing instead.
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How PitStopper Uses Public APIs
November 21, 2025 4 min readLearn how PitStopper leverages public APIs for POI data, elevation, and maps - all while keeping your route data private in your browser.
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Finding POIs Around Any Location
November 20, 2025 2 min readDiscover how to use PitStopper to find restaurants, water sources, and services around any location without needing a GPX route. Perfect for trip planning.
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Creating Custom Presets for Your Activity
November 19, 2025 3 min readBuild and save custom POI presets tailored to your specific activity. Learn how to configure per-category search distances and POI limits, then save presets to browser storage or as files for easy sharing and portability.
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Understanding POIs and Waypoints: A Complete Guide for Route Planners
November 19, 2025 3 min readConfused by the terminology across different route planning platforms? Learn the difference between POIs, waypoints, course points, and highlights. Understand how Komoot, Strava, Garmin, and other tools handle route markers, and how PitStopper simplifies the approach.
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Getting the Most from Clock Time Features
November 14, 2025 4 min readOne of the most overlooked features in PitStopper is the Clock Time settings. Setting a start time unlocks powerful features that transform how you plan your route.
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