Yes, there’s an app for cycling. In fact, it’s fair to say that there are loads of these apps online that you should immediately download to your mobile. So, let’s get straight to our list:
- The Road Bike Manual (Android and iOS). This is the bike repair app you need so you’ll know what to do in case you need to fix. Even if you have no tools and you’ve got a problem with your bike, the app can teach you what to do using objects you might find on the ground. This comes with clear directions, lots of pictures, and even videos. What’s more, you get new tutorials every month even though it already has a fairly comprehensive library of articles for you to use for preventive maintenance.
- Strava. This app is everywhere, and that’s why even other cycling app makers make their apps compatible with this. This is a cycling fitness app that even in the free version is quite brilliant. It tracks your rides and your performance, so you know how you compare with others riding the same sections of your route. You can get trophies for monthly challenges or for personal bests, and your friends can send over their kudos when you do well.
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The app also offers a club function, and if you go with the Premium version you get loads more data along with more features. This is so easy to use that it’s almost a crime not to use it at all.
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- Komoot. This is technically a free app, but for extended features, you will need to make in-app purchases. This app is what you want when you wish to explore efficiently on your bike. It’s like a specialized Google Maps app except it’s specifically for cyclists.
With this, you can get to the places you want to visit on your bike ride with no trouble at all. The app plans your routes for you and even takes your personal fitness into account when picking the routes that you’re supposed to take. The app tells you if you’re going to travel on a lane or a path, and if there are potential hurdles along the way. About 50 feet before you need to make a turn, the app will notify you. If you do get off course, this will find a way to get you back to more familiar surroundings.
- Road ID. This is a safety app that comes in when you get into a bit of trouble while biking. The display offers emergency personnel crucial information about you that may save your life. These include any allergies you may have, your blood type, if you have any current medical conditions or if you’re taking any medications. The screen will tell the emergency personnel who you are and display the contact information of your emergency contacts.
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This can offer live tracking, so your family always knows where you are. It can even send notifications to your loved ones if you stop moving after a set period of time.
