➤ The best bike apps 🕹

Cycling is one of the sports most practiced by Spaniards given its simplicity (just have a bicycle and start pedaling) and the practicality with which it can be done in the company of other friends or colleagues. However, if you want to follow all the information in detail while you are on the bike, it is not enough to use instinct, but you must get help from some valid applications. In this guide I will show you in fact The best bicycle applications that you can install on Android and iOS, so you can monitor each of your progress, control your cruising speed and the distance traveled.

The best bike apps

Strava

As the first application we could not fail to mention Strava, used by millions of people to record their activities. This app allows you to compare your performance over time, connect to the built-in community, and share photos, stories, and more.

DOWNLOAD | GPS Strava (Android)

DOWNLOAD | GPS Strava (iPhone)

This application allows you to obtain statistical data on the recorded activities such as distance, pace, speed, elevation gain and calories burned, as well as a detailed interactive map of the activity. The app is also designed to encourage you to achieve better results with monthly challenges designed to always push you a little further than previous activities. Among the most curious functions is the "Segments" option with which you can monitor your performance in a specific part of the route that you like the most.

You will be able to monitor your heart rate, controlling your training with this important parameter. Strava is compatible with all Android Wear.

Endomondo

The second application that I would recommend to all cycling lovers is Endomondo Sport Tracker, a special version dedicated to cyclists. You can download the application from the following links.

DOWNLOAD | Endomondo (Android)

DOWNLOAD | Endomondo (iPhone)

With this application installed on your smartphone you can check in real time the distance traveled, the calories burned and many other useful information to know if the fast pedaling pace was correct. You can also share the results on social networks and choose the best routes among those suggested by the app depending on the activity to be carried out (whether cycling in the city or mountains).

Runtastic road bike

Another very useful application to track your progress while you pedal around the city is Runtastic Road Bike, which you can download from the following links.

DOWNLOAD | Runtastic Road Bike (Android)

DOWNLOAD | Runtastic Road Bike (iPhone)

This application is specific for those who follow the city streets and allows you to obtain a very clear and complete interface on all the parameters to control, such as average speed, maximum speed reached, ascent, descent, pace, duration of the break and the calories burned. Using GPS data and Internet data, it also allows you to know the weather and sunrise and sunset times, so you are not caught off guard.

Runtastic mountain bike

Do you like mountain bike adventure? In these cases you can trustapplication for mtb Runtastic specifically for mountain biking lovers! You can download this version of the application from the following links.

DOWNLOAD | Runtastic Mountain Bike (Android)

DOWNLOAD | Runtastic Mountain Bike (iPhone)

The application is completely similar to the previous one, but pays special attention to the slope value and altitude reached (essential on mountain routes) in the interface, as well as the revolutions per minute, heart rate and instantaneous speed. The rest of the options are identical to the “city” version.

Bike panel application

Are you looking for a simple app that shows you just the essential information while you're behind the wheel of your bike without too many graphical flourishes?

You can try Cyclemeter, which is only available for iPhone.

DOWNLOAD | Cyclometer (iPhone)

This way you can control the main parameters simply by mounting your iPhone on the handlebars of the bicycle, with large and detailed indications.

If you use an Android device, you can install the GPS Bicycle Computer application, available at the following link.

DOWNLOAD | Bike computer with GPS (Android)

A clear interface with instant speed indicator, kilometers traveled and calories burned during the trip. It is also possible to review the route traveled to evaluate possible changes in the route, in order to optimize the exercise.

Other Bike Navigation and Odometer Apps

The apps recommended in this guide are certainly the best ones you can try with your smartphone, but there are tons of apps you can use when cycling. Below you will find the best bicycle applications available for Android: