MyRoute-app’s Next Chapter: Why This Rider Is Excited
I have been using MyRoute-app for almost three years. It replaced my Garmin XT, and I have never looked back. From planning a weekend ride to putting together a longer motorcycle adventure, it has become a regular part of how I travel.
Now, MyRoute-app has announced a major makeover, and there is plenty to get excited about. A refreshed route planner, better sharing tools, live collaboration, and new ways to capture our adventures could make an already useful platform even better.
Before we get into it, let me make one thing clear:
I am not paid by MyRoute-app. I am simply a big fan who enjoys using it.
A Fresh Look, With Your Existing Features Coming Along
One of my first questions whenever a company announces a major update is pretty simple: What happens to the product I already paid for?
According to MyRoute-app, existing customers will keep their current features when they move to Routeplanner Next, with no charge for that upgrade. That is good news for subscribers and lifetime owners like me.
There is an important distinction, though. Keeping your existing features does not mean every new feature or add-on is automatically included. AI Routeplanner, certain additional tools, and commercial club services have separate terms. I will be checking those details before deciding what extras make sense for the way I ride.
Route Planning and Sharing Get More Practical
The new segments feature is one of the updates I am especially interested in exploring. Route planning is already a big part of my riding, so I am always curious about tools that make building and adjusting a trip easier.
Sharing is getting some welcome attention, too. The announcement describes sharing individual folders through a link, with recipients able to view shared routes without needing an account. You can also assign permissions so other people can contribute or make changes. For those of us who plan rides with friends, that could save a lot of back-and-forth messages. Live route collaboration takes that idea further. Two riders can work on the same route and see changes in real time. I can see that being useful when one person knows the roads and another knows where to find a good lunch stop.
Better Points of Interest and Places to Stay
The point-of-interest library is also being refreshed, with new icons, colors, and the ability to add locations as you go. That might sound like a small improvement, but useful stops are what turn a line on a map into a memorable ride. A scenic overlook, a roadside attraction, or a little café can become the highlight of the day.
Another announced feature that caught my attention is MyRoute Stays, described as a free way for travelers to share reviews of hotels and campsites. When I am planning an overnight stop, hearing from other riders can be especially helpful. I want to know whether a place works well after a full day on the motorcycle.
AI Route Planning: Interesting, but I’m Still on the Fence
The AI features sound ambitious. The announcement describes weather information, forecasts along your route, and planning assistance that can account for the conditions you may encounter. That certainly has my attention. Anyone who has watched a storm move across a planned riding day understands the appeal.
Will I subscribe? Honestly, I do not know yet.
For me, it will depend on the price and how much I would use it. AI Routeplanner is a separate paid option, including for current subscribers. The monthly flexibility described in the announcement is appealing because I could use it during a busy travel season and pause it when I do not need it. If AI is not your thing, you can continue planning your own rides. I like having that choice.
Live Tracking and Tools for Group Rides
Free live tracking is another announced feature I can see myself using. Sharing a link would let family and friends follow an adventure without needing a steady stream of updates from the road.
The optional Group Ride feature adds tools for people traveling together. The announcement describes seeing riders’ locations and sending individual or group messages.
A quick notice about a fuel stop, restroom break, or regrouping point could be handy. Those are features I would set up before departure and use when safely stopped.
For anyone who has arrived at an intersection and wondered where the rest of the group went, the potential benefit is easy to understand.
New Possibilities for Clubs and Tour Organizers
The commercial club tools also caught my eye, especially from the perspective of someone who organizes motorcycle rides and tours.
The announced options include sharing club routes, restricting certain routes to members, and connecting route or event information with a club website. API integration could give organizations more ways to make that information available through their own sites.
I can see possibilities for rally routes, suggested stops, and organized riding events. These services are separate offerings, so clubs will need to look at the features and pricing to decide whether they fit.
Turning a Ride Into a Story
The new Trips feature is another part of the announcement that interests me. It is intended to replace the blog feature and bring routes, photos, and personal thoughts together into a trip story. That appeals to me because the ride is only part of the adventure. The people, unexpected stops, and little moments along the way are usually what we remember most.
MyRoute-app Studio also sounds promising. Announced as a free download, it is designed to turn routes or recorded tracks into shareable videos, including trips that cover multiple days.
Being able to put together a trip video without bouncing between several apps would be a welcome convenience. I am particularly interested in seeing how it selects the highlights and brings a longer adventure together.
More Ways to Travel, More Ways to Explore
The updates extend beyond motorcycle riding, with support described for cars and RVs, along with navigation improvements for activities such as walking, running, and off-road exploration. There is also an announced heat map feature for looking back at where you have traveled over time. I can already imagine studying mine and finding another stretch of road that needs exploring.
For riders who prefer a dedicated GPS, the announcement also describes easier route transfers to compatible Garmin and TomTom devices. I may have moved on from my Garmin XT, but I appreciate that other riders want to keep using the equipment they enjoy.
When Can We Try It?
There are a few different pieces to this rollout, so it helps to separate the navigation app updates from the new Routeplanner Next platform.
The official Routeplanner Next information lists November 2, 2026, as the opening of beta access and February 15, 2027, as the scheduled public release. Beta access is a separate offer, so check the terms before assuming your current subscription includes early entry.
Existing customers are promised access to the new platform with their current features at the official release. Additional features and services depend on the options purchased.
Plenty to Look Forward To
After almost three years of using MyRoute-app, I am excited to see where it goes next. The collaboration tools, improved sharing, Trips, and Studio are the features I am most eager to explore.
I will reserve judgment on the paid extras until I see the cost and get a better feel for how they fit my riding. But the overall direction looks promising: more of the planning, riding, sharing, and storytelling brought together in one place.
Watch the announcement video and explore the Routeplanner Next beta information for yourself.
Which feature would make the biggest difference on your next adventure? Let me know, and let’s ride!
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