GPXFIT

Remove Still Time

The Remove Still Time tool detects and removes portions of your track where you were stationary (traffic lights, rest stops, cafe breaks, etc.).

When to Use

This tool is useful when:

  • You want to remove time spent at stops from your total time
  • Your track includes long pauses that skew your average speed
  • You want a cleaner recording without idle periods
  • You're preparing a track for analysis of moving time only

How to Use

  1. Upload your GPX or FIT file (must include timestamps)
  2. Click the Remove Still Time button to open the tool
  3. Adjust the detection settings if needed:
- Speed threshold: Points below this speed are considered "stopped" - Minimum duration: Only stops longer than this will be detected
  1. Click Analyse Track to detect stops
  2. Review the detected stops in the table
  3. Select which stops to remove (checkboxes)
  4. Click Apply to remove selected stops

Detection Settings

Speed Threshold (0.1 - 2.0 km/h)

Determines what speed counts as "stopped". The default of 0.5 km/h works well for most cases:

  • Lower values (0.1-0.3): Only detect complete stops
  • Default (0.5): Good balance for walking/cycling
  • Higher values (1.0+): Include very slow movement as stopped

Minimum Duration (10 - 300 seconds)

Only stops lasting longer than this will be detected:

  • 10-30 seconds: Catch traffic lights and brief pauses
  • 30-60 seconds: Default, good for most stops
  • 60+ seconds: Only longer breaks like cafe stops

What Happens When You Remove Stops

When stops are removed:

  1. Points are removed: The track points during the stop are deleted (keeping one connection point)
  2. Timestamps are shifted: All subsequent timestamps are adjusted to close the gap
  3. Total time decreases: Your moving time becomes the new total time

For example, if you remove a 10-minute stop:

  • All points after the stop shift 10 minutes earlier
  • Your total track time decreases by 10 minutes
  • Distance remains unchanged

The Stops Table

After analysis, the table shows:

Column Description
Checkbox Select stops for removal
Stop # Stop number in sequence
Duration How long you were stopped
Time When the stop occurred
View Highlight stop on the route

Tips

  • Analyse first - Always review detected stops before removing
  • Use the View button - Check each stop on the route preview
  • Be selective - You can choose which stops to remove
  • Adjust thresholds - If stops aren't detected, try different settings
  • Check the summary - See total stopped time before committing

Requirements

This tool requires timestamp data in your track. If your file doesn't have timestamps, the tool won't be able to detect stops.

Considerations

What's Affected

  • Total track duration (reduced)
  • Average speed (typically increases)
  • Track point count (reduced)
  • Timestamp values (shifted)

What's Preserved

  • Route path and distance
  • Elevation data
  • Sensor data (for kept points)
  • Overall track structure