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The problem
Cyclists discover routes through scattered WhatsApp forwards and word of mouth — "take the Lavasa road, it's good" — with no reliable data on distance, climbing, road surface or where to find water. This project builds a proper route library. Each route is a curated card: distance, elevation gain, difficulty, surface mix, best months and community rating. The detail page shows an elevation profile chart, key segments with gradients, water and food stops by kilometre, and rider reviews with practical notes (traffic after 9 AM, road surface). Routes are downloadable as GPX files for Garmin/Wahoo/Strava. New routes come from the community through a submission form, but nothing publishes until editors verify it — a moderation queue keeps quality high. The maps and elevation profiles are rendered as SVG from the route's stored track points, so the whole thing works without paid map APIs.
Browses and filters routes, downloads GPX to a bike computer, rides, then rates and verifies.
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How it works
- Editors seed the library with local routes: name, GPX track, surface, difficulty, best months and stop notes.
- The system derives distance and elevation gain from the track points and renders the SVG map and elevation profile.
- Riders browse, filter and search; the detail page shows profile, segments, stops, facts and reviews.
- Riders download the GPX to their bike computer or phone and ride the route.
- After riding, they rate it and leave practical notes; 3 verifications earn the verified badge.
- New submissions go through the editor checklist and publish only when every item passes.
Tech stack:
- PHP 8 (backend)
- MySQL (routes, track points, segments, reviews, submissions)
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SVG (maps & elevation)
- GPX file generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | PHP + MySQL; maps rendered as SVG, no paid map API |
| Track storage | Route points stored per route; distance/elevation derived |
| GPX export | Standard GPX 1.1, compatible with major platforms |
| Verification rule | 3 independent rider verifications for verified badge |
| Database tables | Approximately 7 (routes, track_points, segments, stops, reviews, submissions, users) |
| Deployment | LAMP / shared hosting |
Project features
- [Searchable route library] Filter by difficulty, distance band, surface and text search across curated routes.
- [Route cards] Distance, climbing, rating count and difficulty badge on every card, with a stylized SVG route map.
- [Elevation profiles] SVG elevation chart per route with total climbing marked and kilometre axis.
- [Key segments] Named segments (climbs, descents) with distance and gradient, plus water/food stops by km marker.
- [Rider reviews] Star ratings with practical notes; routes need 3 independent rider verifications for the verified badge.
- [GPX downloads] One-click GPX export compatible with Garmin, Wahoo, Strava and Komoot.
- [Submission & moderation] Riders submit GPX + details; an editor checklist (ridden by submitter, hazards noted) gates publishing.
What is included
- Complete web app source (library, detail pages, submission, moderation)
- MySQL schema with 6 sample curated routes and track data
- SVG map/elevation renderer and GPX exporter
- Project report PDF (requirements, track math, moderation design, screenshots, testing)
- PPT presentation for final review
- Viva Q&A preparation document (GPX format, elevation math, moderation, SVG rendering)
Limitations & prerequisites
- Route maps are stylized SVG schematics from track points, not satellite basemap tiles — the design target is readability, not navigation-grade cartography.
- Elevation values come from the submitted GPX/device data; the system does not independently survey climbs.
- Difficulty labels follow the project's published rubric (distance + climbing bands); they are editorial, not measured.
- Turn-by-turn navigation is not included — the GPX is for following on a bike computer.
- Community verifications are rider attestations; the system does not validate that a reviewer actually rode the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is elevation gain computed?
From the stored track points: the system sums positive elevation deltas along the track (with light smoothing). The method is documented in the report.
What makes a route "verified"?
Three independent riders must log it as ridden with a rating. Editor-seeded routes start verified; community submissions earn it.
Which devices can use the GPX files?
Any GPX 1.1-compatible device or app — Garmin, Wahoo, Strava, Komoot and most cycling apps.
Can I submit a route from my city?
Yes — the submission form takes a GPX, description, stops and hazards; editors verify within the documented 5-day window.
Why SVG maps instead of Google Maps?
Zero API cost, zero keys, works offline in the demo, and stylized maps are actually clearer for "where does this route go" than satellite tiles.
Is this project suitable for a final-year project?
Yes — for Computer Science, IT and Web Development programs. It demonstrates geospatial-lite data handling, file-format work (GPX), moderation workflows and community features. Suitable for B.E./B.Tech final-year projects in Computer Science, IT and Web Development.
Components & software requirements
- PHP 8 (backend)
- MySQL (routes, track points, segments, reviews, submissions)
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SVG (maps & elevation)
- GPX file generation
Delivery information
Built-to-order project. Delivery timeline is shared after order confirmation based on current queue.
Support terms
Complete documentation, setup guide, and viva preparation included. Support for setup and explanation provided.
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