Compare GPX tracks: Segment Battle and Race Compare
- Mtb life
- May 14, 2026
If you want to compare two GPX activities, you now have two different tools depending on the type of analysis you need.
Gpx Race Compare
Use Race Compare if you want to replay and compare a complete race from start to finish.
- Uses real GPX timestamps
- Watch both athletes move in real time
- See accelerations, slowdowns and recoveries
- Perfect for XC, MTB, gravel and trail races
Gpx Segment Battle
Use Gpx Segment Battle if you want to compare a specific section of a segment.
- Select the exact start and end of the segment
- Compare climbs, descents or technical sections
- See where each athlete gains or loses time
- Perfect for segment analysis and technical comparisons
What is the difference between Segment Battle and Race Compare?
Race Compare
Race Compare is designed for complete race playback.
Instead of focusing on a single segment, it replays the entire activity using the real timestamps stored inside the GPX files.
This allows you to:
- follow both athletes during the full race
- understand where the time gap is created
- replay the action at different playback speeds
- jump instantly to any point in the race timeline
Race Compare works best when both GPX files contain timestamps for every track point.
Segment Battle
Segment Battle is designed for detailed analysis of a specific part of a route.
You manually select:
- the start point
- the end point
- the exact section you want to analyze
This is ideal for:
- climbs
- descents
- technical sectors
- Strava segment analysis
- corner-by-corner comparisons
