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For cycling enthusiasts, there are many apps available for training or creating alternative routes to overcome: here are the best of them to download
Among the best applications available in major digital stores for iOS and Android, we could not miss those dedicated to cyclists and their passion for two wheels, for speed and sensations that can only be obtained from pedaling over long or short distances.
Strava
Pretty versatile even in its free version, this app is a GPS tracker that is very popular all over the world not only among cyclists but also among runners. It works like a real social network, with a personal profile and the ability to follow your friends and compare routes and results. Training sessions are monitored thanks to compatible bluetooth sensors in the smartphone or smartwatch;
Wikiloc
Developed in Spain, this app is a gold mine to find routes for your training sessions, with over 21 million bike and bike paths in 190 different countries. Easy and intuitive, Wikiloc also offers the ability to share and download your favorite routes to your devices.
Komoot
Developed in Germany, this app offers two-wheelers the opportunity to search, plan and share training or discovery routes, including those dedicated to mountain biking, cycling and road cycling, including scenic spots. The sharing area functions like a real social network for enthusiasts, where you can create a kind of personal blog where you can post photos, stories, tips and useful information for other users. The free version is practically complete;
Garmin Connect
Garmin GPS navigators are also very popular and used by cyclists, and this application, which is completely free, is the link between your Garmin and your smartphone. Its interface is fast and intuitive, and includes a range of features dedicated to training and improving your performance. The Garmin Connect app also has a social component that allows app users to interact with each other to share routes and goals, and take on challenges or form groups, which is the perfect way to keep your commitment and competitive spirit high;
Trailforks
This application is dedicated to all fans of mountain biking, dirt, off-road and adventure routes, offering the possibility to choose your own from over 300,000 routes classified according to various parameters (popularity, difficulty, terrain, current conditions, the perfect time of the year for their defeat, allowed activities, etc.)). You can share activities and feedback on route conditions, points of interest, and other useful information during your training. The free version is complete, only the offline access to maps is missing;
Google Maps / Apple Maps
The world’s most popular navigations are essential, even if not specifically designed for cyclists, and are a useful starting point for navigating cycling training routes, with the ability to plan your own routes, share locations, photos, download maps to keep them in offline mode and consulting points of interest;
TrainingPeaks
This app is perfect for all cyclists as it is also used by professional coaches to analyze and improve riding performance and to plan training sessions.
RoadID
This app, also used by runners, is an essential support for anyone wanting to share their position with friends and family in real-time and send them specific notifications if stagnated for more than 5 minutes. The application also creates a card with emergency contacts, blood type, and any allergies, diseases and other health issues, which can also be set as the background screen of the smartphone;
Wahoo Fitness
Totally free application that turns your smartphone into a real GPS computer that can be connected directly to the devices bluetooth sensors. The body measurements recorded by Wahoo Fitness are compatible with many of the applications mentioned in this article, such as Strava, Komoot and TrainingPeak.
Bike Fast Fit (iOS) / The Roadie Bike Fit (Android)
Finally, we would like to highlight these two non-free apps as useful additional tools for all cycling enthusiasts. By entering your body measurements, the apps allow you to customize your bike exactly as a professional cyclist would do, whether it’s road, triathlon or time trial. Bike Fast Fit also includes video tutorials and additional features.
