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what's a useful app for tracking progress while on a bicycle?

UHFrank

UHFrank

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Sep 21, 2011
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Hey everyone, looking to see if anyone has had good experiences with apps that can track bike progress such as the nike app for running, if so which ones Thanks in advance.
 
I use Nike/gps only running / cycling GPS that allows you to play actual playlists in iTunes..
 
I use Strava Cycling. It tracks each run, total distance, time, average speed, max speed, elevation gain, map route. I'm really happy with it.
 
I use Ascent. It imports my workouts from mynagrmin Forerunner 301. I can tell it I biked, hiked, snowshoes,anything I want. It will also keep track of the bike and shoes I use.

I've also imported workouts from the iPhone using motionx gps but they don't have hr data so it's not my first choice.
 
I've also tried some and find Endomondo the best.
It tracks your activity, speed, averege speed, time, distance etc. You can check it in app and at their website. You can even see your training on the map and challange your friends!
 
peckerhead said:
I have tried a few and found Cyclemeter to be the best.
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Another vote for this. Don't have to sign up for anything, not that I remember, bought it over a year ago, but works really well. I mainly use it for running these days (they have 3 apps with different names but do the exact same thing) and always seem to be pretty spot on.
 
JadedBen said:
Another vote for this. Don't have to sign up for anything, not that I remember, bought it over a year ago, but works really well. I mainly use it for running these days (they have 3 apps with different names but do the exact same thing) and always seem to be pretty spot on.
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How much data does the app use? I just recently purchased it, but I haven't been able to test it out yet. I'm planning on using it tomorrow.

I normally do 50km's when I ride... How much data do you think the app would use, if it was running for a couple hours at a time?
 
I've tried iBike, MapMyRide and Strava. Strava is my preferred app; just seems better thought out. Wish it had a black-on-white mode, though. I think that's easier to read on very sunny days.
 
I use ismoothrun, it switches to the accelerometer when GPS signal is low, using data from when your GPS signal was strong to calibrate the accelerometer distance. I love it!
 
Endomondo is great app even for this. Had tried others who have been mentioned here as well, but I rank Endomondo No. 1 right now. Try the free version and give it a shot, you probably would like it :)
 
xAnthony said:
How much data does the app use? I just recently purchased it, but I haven't been able to test it out yet. I'm planning on using it tomorrow.

I normally do 50km's when I ride... How much data do you think the app would use, if it was running for a couple hours at a time?
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I tried it when I was abroad and had data disable, and tt can run fine without a data connection. It will still gather GPS data, keep track of times, etc and only needs a data connection to plot your route on the map, which it does when you end the workout.

As long as you have twitter, facebook, etc turned off it should not really neec to use any data when running and will use a small amount to load the maps for the GPS locations when you finish.
 
peckerhead said:
I tried it when I was abroad and had data disable, and tt can run fine without a data connection. It will still gather GPS data, keep track of times, etc and only needs a data connection to plot your route on the map, which it does when you end the workout.

As long as you have twitter, facebook, etc turned off it should not really neec to use any data when running and will use a small amount to load the maps for the GPS locations when you finish.
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Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
 
I just used MotionX on my ride today. It's greate.

I simultaneously used a biking specific program that had a good interface, but didn't track distance accurately.
 
I just started using Mapmyride about a month ago. I love it! It does a great job of tracking times, speed, and calories. I also love the way it sets up courses and you can compete against your best time, and others who are riding on the same course. Mapmyride also organizes corporate challenges and it's fun to enter and get points simply by recording your rides.

The real magic for me is the many different dashboards that you get access to when you login on your computer. I have to say, it's my new favorite app and it helps to keep me motivated on my bike!
 
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