Changelog
What we’ve been up to.
New Explorer Page and Enhanced Privacy
Discover public rides from the community with our new explorer page, plus better privacy controls for ride downloads.
New Features
- Explorer Page: Browse and discover public rides from the community with easy filtering.
- Privacy Protection: Downloaded GPX files from public rides now exclude sensitive health data while keeping GPS tracks.
- Homepage Refresh: New homepage design showcasing community statistics and featured rides.
- Documentation & FAQ: Complete documentation with getting started guides, integrations help, and frequently asked questions.
Improvements
- Better Privacy: Your personal health data (heart rate, power) stays private when others download your public rides.
- Faster Loading: Improved performance across the platform for quicker page loads.
- Mobile Fixes: Fixed navigation menu issues on mobile devices.
- New Logo: Updated visual identity with a fresh new logo.
Simplified Navigation and Dashboard Removal
We've removed the traditional dashboard in favor of a more organic and intuitive navigation. All features are now integrated directly into the public space for a smoother user experience.
Major Changes
- Dashboard Removal: Complete elimination of the traditional dashboard for a more modern and organic navigation approach.
- Unified Navigation: All features (settings, ride editing, basecamp) are now accessible directly from the public space.
- Simplified Experience: Reduced navigation complexity with fewer clicks to access main features.
Improvements
- Integrated Settings: Account, profile, integrations, and session settings are now accessible via the main user menu.
- Direct Ride Editing: Ride editing now happens directly on the public ride page with a contextual edit bar.
- Accessible Basecamp: Basecamp (file uploads, chat) is now in the public space for more direct access.
- Optimized File Management: Improved file organization and storage with a more logical structure.
Technical Enhancements
- Simplified Structure: Complete reorganization of the application architecture for easier maintenance.
- Improved Performance: Reduced code and unused components for faster loading times.
- More Intuitive Navigation: Removal of artificial barriers between public and private spaces for a smoother experience.
Seamless Migration
- No Feature Loss: All dashboard features are preserved and accessible in their new locations.
- Updated URLs: Links and bookmarks are automatically redirected to new locations.
- Consistent Experience: Cohesive user interface throughout the application without experience breaks.
PostGIS Migration and Enhanced Geospatial Data
We've migrated to PostGIS for better geospatial data handling, improved performance, and to enable advanced mapping features in future updates.
Key Features
- PostGIS Integration: Migrated to PostGIS database for professional-grade geospatial data storage and processing of your ride tracks.
- Enhanced Data Precision: Your ride points are now stored with full geographic precision, preserving all track details including elevation, heart rate, power, and cadence data.
- Optimized Performance: Faster map rendering and 3D visualizations through intelligent data processing and simplified point caching.
Improvements
- Faster Map Loading: Optimized track display with improved rendering performance for maps and elevation charts.
- Better Data Organization: Restructured file storage with logical organization under user and ride-specific folders.
- Future-Ready Foundation: This migration enables upcoming features like heat maps, advanced terrain analysis, and intelligent trail recommendations.
Technical Enhancements
- Simplified Point Management: Better performance and consistency across the application.
- Cache Optimization: Reduced payload sizes while maintaining full data fidelity for analysis and future features.
- Enhanced Spatial Operations: PostGIS enables advanced geographic queries and spatial analysis capabilities.
Introducing Community Events
Plan, share, and join community rides and events with our new interactive calendar. Create your own gatherings, see who's coming, and discover what's happening in the Randuro community.
Key Features
- Events Calendar: Discover what's happening in the Randuro community with our new interactive calendar. Switch between month, week, and day views to easily find events that fit your schedule.
- Create Your Own Events: Have an idea for a group ride or a local meetup? Now you can create your own public or private events. Add all the important details, including routes, pricing, and checkpoints.
- Join and See Who's Coming: Easily sign up for events and see a list of other participants. It's a great way to connect with fellow riders before you even hit the trail.
Enhancements
- A Smoother Calendar Experience: We've optimized the calendar for faster loading and seamless navigation, so you can plan your adventures without delay.
- Plan on Any Device: Whether you're on your computer or your phone, the new events features are designed to work beautifully on any screen size.
- Faster Event Images: We've optimized how event cover images are loaded, so pages with photos now load more quickly.
- Fewer Interruptions: We've made the whole experience more reliable, so you'll encounter fewer errors when creating, editing, or viewing events.
Improved Ride Experience and Garmin Integration
Enjoy more accurate ride data, better Garmin synchronization, and a smoother overall experience with our latest update.
Key Improvements
- Accurate Time Display: Your ride times now display correctly regardless of your timezone or device, making it easier to compare rides with friends from different regions.
- Reliable Garmin Sync: We've fixed issues that occasionally caused duplicate rides when syncing from Garmin, ensuring your ride history stays clean and organized.
- Faster Ride Loading: Improved how we store and retrieve your rides, making the dashboard and ride details load more quickly.
Enhancements
- Better Error Recovery: The app now handles unexpected issues more gracefully, keeping you riding instead of troubleshooting.
- Smoother Navigation: Improved page transitions and loading states throughout the app for a more polished experience.
- Enhanced Garmin Connection: Better tracking and handling of data from your Garmin device ensures more reliable synchronization.
Bug Fixes
- Moving Time Accuracy: Fixed issues with how moving time was calculated and displayed in ride details.
- Time Zone Consistency: Resolved problems where ride times might appear differently depending on your location.
- Sitemap Improvements: Fixed issues that prevented some search engines from properly indexing all parts of the site.
- Translation Completeness: Added missing translations throughout the application for a fully localized experience.
Garmin Integration and FIT File Support
Connect your Garmin device to automatically sync rides and enjoy support for FIT files with improved ride data processing.
Key Features
- Garmin Integration: Connect your Garmin device to automatically sync your rides with Randuro. No more manual uploads needed!
- FIT File Support: In addition to GPX files, you can now upload and view FIT files from your Garmin and other devices.
- Enhanced Data Storage: We're now collecting additional ride metrics (heart rate, cadence, temperature, power, and calories) behind the scenes, preparing for future visualization features.
Enhancements
- Better Error Handling: We've improved how the app handles errors, ensuring a smoother experience even when things don't go as planned.
Bug Fixes
- File Downloads: Fixed issues with downloading FIT files from Garmin.
- Data Processing: Improved the reliability of processing activity files, with better fallback mechanisms if parsing encounters problems.
- Speed Calculations: Adjusted speed threshold calculations for more accurate ride statistics.
AI Chat and Responsiveness Enhancements
First dashboard release with AI chat assistant, feedback system, and improved mobile experience.
Key Features
- Dashboard: Users can now access a centralized dashboard to view essential statistics at a glance.
- AI Chat Assistant: An AI-powered chat assistant is now available to provide users with a more intelligent and interactive experience.
- Feedback System: A dedicated feedback system has been implemented, allowing users to easily share their thoughts and suggestions.
Enhancements
- Mobile Responsiveness: The platform's mobile responsiveness has been significantly improved, ensuring a smoother experience on smartphones and tablets.
- Account and Ride Management: Account and ride management features have been reorganized into a tabbed interface for improved navigation and usability.
- Ride Toolbar: A new ride toolbar has been introduced, providing streamlined access to key ride actions.
- Transactional Email Translations: Transactional emails are now available in multiple languages, enhancing communication for our global user base.
- SEO Optimization: Rides are now optimized for search engines, improving their visibility and ranking.
- OpenGraph Images: Shared rides and user profiles now feature enhanced previews with OpenGraph images.
- Translation Accuracy: The accuracy and naturalness of translations have been significantly improved across the platform.
Bug Fixes
- User Deletion: Resolved an issue that prevented users from being properly deleted.
- GPX Upload: Addressed a bug that was preventing GPX files from being uploaded correctly.
Initial Release
Official launch of Randuro with user profiles, ride sharing, and ride statistics.
Key Features
- User Profiles: Members can now create and personalize their profiles, highlighting their mountain biking experience and preferences.
- Ride Sharing: Users can upload GPX files to share their favorite routes and discover new trails within the community.
- Ride Statistics: Track essential ride data and monitor your progress over time with our integrated statistics dashboard.