Cyclist profile
Bio, languages, area (city and country) and how many guests you can host together: clear expectations before the first message.
Free hospitality · built for bikes
A bed, a shower, a safe place for your bike
RouteMate is a network of cycle tourists hosting each other: clear profiles, dated requests and chat between host and guest — with a fresh, human interface.
No fees at this stage: the goal is to grow people you can trust.
Free registrationGuest and host, one accountChat tied to each request
Built around bike travel
Not generic couchsurfing: stages, rain, charging lights and where to put your gravel bike at night.
Structured requests
You send dates and an intro message; the host accepts or declines. The conversation stays in one thread.
Community first
No paywalls or subscriptions for now: grow a reliable network first, then think about sustainability.
Host map
Find a place to sleep along your stage
See hosts on the map, filter by availability and open a profile before sending a dated request.
- Approximate location by city and country — no public home address.
- Availability badges and calendar visible on the profile.
- Wishlist to save hosts along your route.
Guest or host: one account
Today you pedal and need a roof; tomorrow you can host someone passing through your town.
As a guest
Send requests with dates, an intro and dedicated chat. After your stay, leave feedback and collect countries in your cyclist passport.
As a host
Choose when you are available, how many guests and what you offer. Accept or decline in one click; the conversation stays organised.
Gamification
Your cyclist passport
Countries visited, travel nights, badges and level: the community sees your milestones on your public profile.
- ✓Countries from accepted stays and “Travelling” periods in your calendar.
- ✓Badges like Explorer, Superhost and Road Warrior.
- ✓Stats visible on your home dashboard after login.
How it works
Three steps to a dry roof and a safe spot for your bike.
- 01
Create your profile
Say if you can host, roughly where you are and how many guests at once you accept.
- 02
Find a host
Browse hosts along your route, read bios and rules, then send a request with dates.
- 03
Message and go
When the host accepts, sort details in chat. Trip feedback may come later.
Trust and clarity
Verifiable profiles
Email required, reviews after accepted stays and a complete public profile.
Request-scoped chat
Messages stay in the context of the request: less spam, more useful coordination.
Shared calendar
Hosting, travel or unavailable periods: clear expectations for everyone.
For people pedalling far from home
Bikepacking, cycle routes or classic touring: sometimes you just need a shower and a dry roof. RouteMate is where you ask respectfully — and offer the same when you are home.
- Hosts who get bike space, e-bikes and tents in the yard.
- Guests who arrive with dates and a clear introduction.
- A modern interface: less friction, more saddle time.
Voices from the road
“Found a host in Bologna with bike garage: clear request, reply the same day.”
“I host twice a month: the calendar avoids date misunderstandings.”
“The map helped me meet a cyclist passing near home — hospitality exchanged.”
FAQ
- Is RouteMate free?
- Yes, there are no fees at this stage: the goal is to grow a reliable network.
- Do I have to always be a host?
- No. You can use guest mode only, host only, or both whenever you want.
- How does map location work?
- We use city and country from your profile, not your home address. Update when you move.
- What is the cyclist passport?
- Stats and badges based on real trips: accepted stays, countries in your calendar and hosting offered.
Ready to give and receive hospitality?
Just email and password. In a minute you have a profile and can explore hosts or turn on “I can host”.