Blog - Tips, Stories & Updates
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.
Not sure what a button does? Help Mode shows contextual help icons throughout PitStopper. Click any icon to learn more about that feature.
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When you're cycling 80km with over 2,500m of climbing in Madeira's mountains, knowing where to refill your water bottles isn't just convenient - it's essential. Here's how I used PitStopper to plan my water stops.
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Discover pubs and cafes along your cycling or walking route, with UK Food Hygiene Ratings to help you choose the best stops.
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How 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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Discover 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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Build 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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Confused 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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One 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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