MyTourBook is an Open Source app to visualize and analyze tours recorded by a GPS device, bike- or exercise computer, and ergometer.

More Than The Ride

The thing about getting into cycling or hiking isn't just the ride itself; it's also about analyzing your progress. As someone who enjoys tracking my adventures, I've found that dealing with raw GPX files can be pretty frustrating unless you're already a data geek.

MyTourbook is an application designed to help people visualize and analyze tours that are recorded by GPS devices, bike computers, or exercise computers. It's cross-platform software running on Linux, Windows, and Mac.

What Can You Actually Do With It?

MyTourbook aims to be a tool for activity analysis, and it succeeds as an all-in-one solution. Importing tours is straightforward from your GPS device or bike computer, though sometimes you might need to export .fit files first, depending on what equipment you're using.

After installing new cycling sensors, MyTourbook visualizes the entire route and then dives into analyzing heart rate segments. It does a credible job of showing photos along your route, which is ideal for scenic cyclists or anyone who wants to document their journey.

The software can import GPX files directly from various sources, including older GPS devices that don't have modern data export features.

Geek Verdict

If your group ride or training session includes heart rate monitoring, MyTourbook does a decent job of showing how different segments compare. MyTourbook offers the advantage of keeping everything local on your device for those who want to share routes with friends without sending massive GPX files via email.

It's definitely worth a download for anyone tracking activities with multiple data sources, though sometimes the ergometer power analysis still could use a bit of work before it becomes truly useful.