Cycling Apps Review

In the age of modern technology, many applications have been created to improve the quality of human life. Cycling enthusiasts can also use them for different needs, for example, there are metering programs, planners and service utilities that greatly simplify the life of athletes. They calculate the distance covered by the cyclist, help to develop routes, give advice, and can also show the necessary manual for repairing bicycle transport at the right time. Next, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular bike apps and why they are in such high demand.

In the old days, in order to measure the distance covered on a bicycle, it was necessary to weight it with various sensors, counters and devices. The same was true for the heartbeat and pulse. Today, there are smart gadgets and specially designed applications for this. Today, without any problems, you can not only calculate the entire route in advance, but also see the route already covered on the screen of your smartphone or watch.

Many people wonder why cyclists have become so active in using different kinds of applications. Everything is very simple. It is convenient, safe, comfortable and does not cause any inconvenience while driving. First of all, such programs are necessary to measure the distance covered, they have maps, which is also a big plus.

For many athletes, this is a very important point, because many of them keep personal statistics, calculating their own results. Previously, this was done on paper, today it can be done in a special program. Using the required application, you can competently and interestingly build a travel route, as well as choose the optimal speed for yourself, taking into account a variety of factors.

Today there are bike computers and bicycles equipped with everything you need, but smartphones are still more popular, in which an athlete can install all the programs he needs.

Among a wide variety of free and paid apps for cycling enthusiasts on iPhone, Android and other smartphones Consider the most relevant and popular ones, which will surely come in handy for every cyclist. The best of the applications are as follows.

With this application, you can track driving statistics and record the entire travel route. Moreover, this program is a kind of network for cyclists to communicate with each other. The free version of this application has some limitations, when you connect the Premium package, a lot of new features become available, including, for example, analyzing your own workouts, the location of friends and some others. You can also use Strava to:

• sync your photos on Instagram, uploading photos that were taken during the bike ride;
• monitor the intensity of physical activity, as well as the heart rate, which is important for people who have health abnormalities while driving.

This application is available on Google Play and App Store.

This application is one of the most widely used by cyclists around the world. With its help, you can easily increase the effectiveness of your own training, even if the cyclist is new to this area. This application keeps the most detailed statistics, and it can also generate reports, which can then be exported to documents on a computer. The application also performs the following functions.

• Sends sound notifications and hints (about location and planned stop).
• Has a so-called assistant who gives advice, for example, how to properly prepare for the trip.
• Can exchange information. This feature will surely come in handy for parents to protect their children who are fond of cycling, because with it they can track the location of the child.

This appendix applies to meters. In real time, it allows you to calculate the time, distance and even calories burned during the race. The app is released in 2 formats: regular bikes and mountain bikes. The free version of this application has little functionality and only keeps basic statistics; to open additional functions, you will have to purchase a paid version.

With the Pro version, you can choose different new routes using the maps of the program. Not many interesting things are available for users of Russia, but if suddenly a cyclist finds himself in Europe, then this application will certainly come in handy - there are a lot of interesting routes here. The application also has a built-in music player, into which you can download your favorite songs without any problems.

This program can be classified as an ambulance, which can clearly help solve any problem with the bike. This application receives a lot of positive feedback from users, although it is paid on all platforms. In Bike Doctor, visual instructional lessons are available that tell you how to fix a particular problem without resorting to the help of specialists.

This app is definitely recommended for those who do not want to fix something in the workshop that you can do yourself. It can be especially useful on the road, where, in general, it is not always possible to rely on the help of the workshop.

This bright and colorful application can visually show all cycling infrastructure on one map, namely:

• bicycle parking;
• bike shops;
• places where you can rent a bike;
• bicycle repair services.

This program can be downloaded for iPhone and Android. The bicycle map is available for more than one hundred and twenty cities of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries.

In general, this program will appeal not only to cyclists, but also to many other athletes. With its help, you can organize the process of training and improve your nutrition, as well as get a lot of useful advice regarding any sport. The advantage is that the application is free.

For guidance, even in unfamiliar terrain, we recommend that you pay attention to the basic application for cyclists Map My Ride. It also allows you to track your entire route and even keep a personal nutrition diary.

The application is very easy to use even for beginners, there is nothing superfluous in it, everything is solely to the point. Many people call him a personal trainer. With this application you can track the duration and speed of the entire cycling trip in km per hour, as well as find out how many calories were burned. With the help of the program, you can control your health (heart rate and pulse), and in the future, plan your trips more competently. You will have to purchase a premium package to gain access to all functions.

This app is capable of supporting tons of sports accessories, it has a lot of useful and exciting things, including maps and charts, it also has a calorie counting function and much more.

Most of the bike apps available for iPhone and Android are the same type, have similar features, and overall they are no different. Many of them are navigational and designed to calculate kilometers while cycling. There are also applications for reading ready-made information, usually they work in conjunction with several programs.

You should choose from such an extensive list, based on your own preferences and the very filling of the program.

See below for information on what applications are available for cyclists.