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6 Must - Have SmartPhone apps for every cyclist

samar kishor
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The world of bikers is a very vivid and responsive one; every Road cyclist knows what he wants and how he wants it. We have lived to see some of the awkward racing applications to the classical ones. The low-resolution apps to the High dimensional apps, this evolution has always brought upgrades and improvements in our Cycling world. This article is going to reveal some of the contemporary smartphone road biker's apps which every lover of cycling should attempt. We will be reviewing 6 bike smart phone applications selected by bikers all around the world.


1. STRAVA: Available on iOS and Android


This application is top of the list because it is an all rounder application. It is one of the favorites for most road bikers.


This application allows its users to create cycling routes and follows the routes. It also displays distance, pace, speed, acceleration, heights climbed and even the amount of calories burnt. Isn't this awesome? This application can help you set goals and be able to meet up with them. You can also use your score to compare with that of your fellow road bikers to measure your performance. The better part of this app is that if you have an ANT+ cadence meter installed on your bike's wheel, you can pair with it to give you more accurate readings of speed on your phone.


2. RUNTASTIC ROAD BIKE: Available on Android and iOS




Runtastic road bike application is another fantastic app for cyclists. It utilizes the GPS of the mobile phone to work perfectly. This application has various features like keeping a record of duration, altitude, distance, speed and calories burned. It also comes with a voice coaching ability that keeps you updated on the happenings. It also has automatic pause-play button and you can also download the map of streets to be used in the absence of GSM or GPS network. It can be used with any heart rate sensor or compatible meter. This application is what any road biker would definitely enjoy as it provides both the basic and advanced features of a road biking application.

3. MAP MY RIDE: Available on Android and iOS



This cycling application works perfectly on both android and iOS software. This is another great road biking application; it comes with various features that any biker would greatly appreciate. This application features include tracking your route, recording your speed, distance, time and calories burned. These records can be stored and used for future reference. This application can directly resend its result to myfitnesspal application to provide you your daily calorie consumption and loss. It also has features to play your favorite songs while cycling and can keep a record of other activities that you engage in, different from road biking. If you are intrigued by some of these features then here is your cycling application.

4. CYCLEMETER: Available on iOS and Android


This awesome application turns your iPhone into a cycling wiz device, it is an all round device that keeps all its work on the device without any connection to the internet. It has a lot of features that can be customized during the ride. It has various commands that you can even start your race from the control on the earpiece. It's is also made with connection with Google maps for assistance in unfamiliar places. You can compare your daily results, configure audio alerts, calculate distance, measure speed and heart rate etc. It also works with various social media platforms, hence importing and exporting of road maps is very easy.

5. VIEWRANGER : Available on Android and iOS

Viewranger is one of the best off-road cycling applications currently in use now; other road biking applications make great use of Google maps and GPS for navigation. This particular application is mostly used for mountain climbing and for exploring places that are remote and not easily located on the map. It is not only free to download but it also comes with an open cycle base map of the whole world, hence getting lost or missing your route is never the case. Also for more advanced users you can buy their supper pack of 20 countries map that can be used without signal or data connection only your phone's GPS connection.

This amazing application also saves your route on your phone which can be shared with other people. You can also download load other people's route for a new cycling experience. It also has a live tracking device which allows you to see other people around you and within your route too.

6. GOOGLE MAPS : Available on Android, iOS, and other devices



Google maps are the original and amazing navigation tool; it can be used in almost every device. It is free to download and easy to understand. The latest version of Google maps is a wiz application. It shows details, quick and best route for cycling and general navigation. It shows bike friendly routes and footpaths. This application has enormous features which can be used for more advanced functions. It also comes with powerful voice commands which can tell you directions even without looking at the map which makes is a wonderful tool or application for road biking. It might not contain the various functions like all other applications but it still is used in the absence of any of the applications above. This application can easily be downloaded for free from Google play store for both android and iPhone users.

It is worthy to note that these applications have their pros and cons. People have different needs and desires of various applications, a choice of application should be based on which one does satisfy your intentions. They are all amazing and efficient applications according to the features they possess. They have the basic function of giving direction for road biking or cycling. Choose any of them and many more available to have a wonderful biking experience.