This is a collaborative post Whether you’re on the search for mountain bike additions or beach cruiser accessories, one thing you’ll want to add to your safety arsenal is a cycling app (or maybe a few). Many apps are created primarily for bicyclists. These apps provide information that could very well be regarded as necessary to have on your venture, no matter the location or terrain.
Here are a few of the best cycling apps available for Android and iOS:
Komoot
Many cyclists view Komoot as superior to Google Maps for route-planning. With this app, you can indicate your fitness level and the surface type of the routes. It’ll also advise you of the performance level each way requires. Over 10 million users record their ride information on Komoot. You can use this information to choose your routes. It’ll also notify you of interesting stops along the way. The app provides live tracking of your speed, time, distance and elevation as you progress.
Cyclemap
Cyclemap helps riders find low-intensity roads and bicycle paths. It can also give you turn-by-turn instructions, and you can even create complicated routes if you want. Cyclemap also tracks various useful information such as speed, distance and elevation during your journey.
Road ID
Road ID is an essential app for cyclists of all kinds, whether you’re on a mountain bike or comfort bike. This is one app that you hope you’ll never need, but it’s definitely helpful if you run into a problem. If you have a cycling accident, it’ll send alerts to all of the emergency contacts you’ve added to the app. It bases this information on inactivity. If you don’t cancel it, the app automatically sends a Stationary Alert notification after five minutes of inactivity. The eCrumb feature allows you to send virtual breadcrumbs to your emergency contacts, which shows your real-time location as you ride. Finally, you can personalize your phone’s lock screen with up to three emergency contacts, as well as vital medical information such as your blood type, medical conditions and allergies.
Rain Alarm
Rain Alarm provides real-time, ultra-accurate weather data and notifications if there’s bad weather on your planned route. This way, you can avoid getting caught in a storm or downpour by taking a different path or stopping for a while.
Trailforks
If you love setting out on new adventures on your mountain bike, Trailforks will enable you to plan and explore new trails and routes safely. This app is used by mountain bikers worldwide and has over 160,000 trails mapped and free to use. The courses are mapped by crowdsourced information. You can even contribute your own routes. You can discover new routes in the area you want to explore. Better yet, the app will show you the skill level required for each course. Live tracking, weather condition updates and points of interest are also featured along with other riders’ trail adventure photos and videos.
When you’re ready to take your cycling up a notch, search online for a reputable retailer of mountain bikes, comfort bikes or hybrid bikes for sale. You’ll soon be on the road to an exciting adventure.