Browse Cyclist Applications

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 measuring programs, planners and service utilities that greatly simplify the lives of athletes. They count the distance covered by the enthusiast, help develop routes, give advice, and can also show the necessary manual for repairing bicycle transport at the right time. Next, we will take a closer look at the most popular applications for cyclists, as well as find out why they are in such great demand.

In the old days, in order to measure the distance traveled by a bicycle, it was necessary to weigh it with various sensors, counters and devices. The same was true for 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 what you have already covered on the screen of your smartphone or watch.

Many people wonder why cyclists have become so actively using all sorts of applications. Everything is very simple. It is convenient, safe, comfortable and does not cause any inconvenience while riding. Primarily, such programs are necessary to measure the distance traveled, 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 right application, you can competently and interestingly build a trip 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 necessary, but smartphones are still more popular, in which the athlete can install all the programs he needs.

Among a wide variety of paid and free apps for cycling enthusiasts on iPhone, Android and other smartphones consider the most relevant and sought-after, which will surely be useful to every cyclist. The best of the applications are the following.

Using this application, you can track ride statistics and record the entire travel route. Moreover, this program is a kind of network for communication between cyclists. The free version of this application has some limitations; when you connect a Premium package, a lot of new features become available, including, for example, analysis of your own workouts, geo-location of friends, and some others. Also with Strava you can:

• synchronize your photos on Instagram, uploading to him photos that were taken during a bike ride;
• monitor the intensity of physical activity, as well as the heart rate, which is important for people who have health deviations while riding.

This application is available on Google Play and the App Store.

This application is one of the most widely used cyclists in different countries. With it, you can easily increase the efficiency of your own training, even if the cyclist is new to this area. This application maintains the most detailed statistics, and it can also generate reports that can then be exported to documents on a computer. The application also performs the following functions.

• Sends sound notifications and prompts (about the location and the 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 probably be useful to parents to protect their children who are fond of cycling, because with its help they can track the location of the child.

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

With the Pro version, you can select various new routes using the program maps. Not so many interesting things are available for Russian users, but if suddenly the cyclist finds himself in Europe, then this application will surely come in handy for him - a lot of interesting routes are presented here. The application also has a built-in music player, into which you can easily download your favorite music.

This program can be attributed to 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 tutorials are available that explain how to fix a particular problem without the help of specialists.

This application is definitely recommended for those who do not want to repair what they can do on their own in the workshop. It can be especially useful on the road, where on the whole it is not always possible to count on the help of the workshop.

This bright and colorful application can clearly show the entire cycling infrastructure on one map, namely:

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

This program can be downloaded to iPhone and Android. A 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 to not only cyclists, but also to many other athletes. With it, you can organize the process of classes and improve your nutrition, as well as get a lot of useful tips regarding any sport. The plus is that the application is free.

For reference, even in unfamiliar areas, we recommend paying attention to the basic application for cyclists Map My Ride. It also allows you to track the entire route and even keep a personal diary on nutrition.

The application is very easy to use even for beginners, there is nothing superfluous in it, everything is exclusively on the case. Many call him a personal trainer. Using this application You can track the duration and speed of the entire bike ride in km per hour, as well as find out how many calories have been spent. With the help of the program you can control your health (heart rate and pulse), and then plan trips more competently. To get access to all the functions you will have to purchase a premium package.

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

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

To choose from such an extensive list, based on your own preferences and the filling of the program itself.

For more information on cycling apps, see below.