Cycling Apps that Every Bicyclist Should Consider

You may not think of apps when you are cycling. The truth is, depending on your goals 
for your ride and what you are doing, there are several apps that can be very helpful. 
These apps range from comprehensive and detailed information to basic apps to help 
with specific biking issues. Here are a few of the apps, what to know about them, and 
how best to use them for your cycling.

Strava

Strava is the go to app for cyclists that not only want to record their distance and other 
information while also posting it to a group with leaderboards. If you like a competitive 
concept, social media, and mass group interaction then Strava is the ideal app for you. 
It became very well-known during the last Thai Fruit Festival held by YouTube 
celebrities DurianRider and Freelee when it became an app that you not only had be 
registered with, but also had to have a certain amount of miles recorded in order to 
attend the festival. 

Map My Ride

Map my ride is very similar to other apps like Map My Run and Map My Fitness. The 
app syncs with your phone and keeps a track of the trail that you have taken. This 
allows you to go back in a see how you performed on various trails, make notes on 
trails, and share those trails on social media. You can even map and create your own 
trail which can come in handy if you are trying out new areas or preparing for an event. 

Cyclometer

If your issue is endurance and strength, then Cyclometer may be the app you have 
been looking for. This app uses GPS, like most other apps, but in a different way. It 
keeps track of how you did on the trail and adjusts your path slightly to help build your 
endurance and strength making you a better cyclist. 

St Johns Ambulance

This app is one you may not think of, but it can come in very handy on the trail. This is 
especially handy if you are on bike trails that are a bit more remote than others. The St. 
John's Ambulance app helps you with first aid for basic injuries or injuries that may 
happen on specific types of trails. If you have a basic first aid kit, and this app, you 
should be good to go to at least get you to a doctor. 

Though there are many other apps on both the iOS and Android platforms, these are 
the most popular. Keep in mind, you may want a fitness watch to keep track of your 
calorie burn and personal body issues as well. 
