Pedaling is good, but pedaling while being assisted by reliable apps is better. Nowadays, trips to bike are effectively animated and simplified by advanced technologies.
You can enjoy better support if you install the right tools on your Smartphone. Google Maps, Strava, Komoot, Bike Citizens, Mécano Vélo… You will see for yourself that cycling has never been so interesting.
Google Maps and Strava
Google Maps and Strava are unquestionably the apps most used by cyclists. They can be considered basic applications. In addition, they are both easy to use, practical and popular.
Google Maps, in particular, allows you to find the best route from point A to point B. Strava, for its part, is used to record and share the performance of the cyclist.
Komoot
As for Komoot, it is the mapping and navigation application to be preferred for knowing the best routes around you. It is specially dedicated to outdoor activities, that is to say hiking, trails and bikes and it offers different features that allow you to do advanced searches according to your level, the desired mileage, the difficulty , elevation, duration…
Bike Citizens
Perfect for advanced route calculation, Bike Citizens integrates different options. Among other things, it allows the planning of several stops on the same route, the display of navigation on Apple Watch, the highlighting of cycle paths, the choice between different routing options and the export of the route in GPX.
Bike Mechanic
Thanks to the Mécano Vélo application, you can repair your bike yourself. You will no longer depend on a bike mechanic or a sign. You can find short tutorials, information, advice and tips on your Smartphone.
Mécano Vélo offers, in fact, more than 58 repair guides with detailed steps and illustrated with photos. It offers reliable information that is very easy to understand and remember.
Cyclemeter
If you're a sports geek, Cyclemeter might just be the thing for you. This application communicates a wealth of data. It allows you to follow no less than 250 statistics. Plus, it saves your histories including: speed, distance, time, heart rate, and split-interval data.
Decathlon Outdoor
Finally, with regard to the Decathlon Outdoor, it is the application that lists the most beautiful natural spots around you or in an area that you wish to explore. It can work even offline and it offers about 20 releases for free and without advertising.