For fans of two wheels there are several apps available for training on the bike or to create alternative routes to do: here are the best ones to download
Among the best apps available on the main digital stores for iOS and Android could certainly not miss those dedicated to cyclists and their passion for two wheels, for speed and for the sensations that only putting themselves to the test pedaling over long or short distances can give.
Strava
Quite comprehensive 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 possibility to follow friends and compare routes and performances. Training sessions are tracked thanks to the compatible bluetooth sensors on your smartphone or smartwatch;
Wikiloc
This Spanish-developed app is a real goldmine for finding routes for your training sessions, having over 21 million cycling and cycling-touring trails from 190 different countries. Easy and intuitive, Wikiloc also offers the ability to share and download your most beloved routes to your devices;
Komoot
This German-developed app, on the other hand, offers two-wheeled hiking enthusiasts the ability to search, schedule and share training or discovery routes, including those dedicated to mountain biking, cycle touring and road cycling, reporting scenic spots included. The sharing area works as a real social network for enthusiasts, within which you can create a sort of personal blog on which to publish 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 the app in question, which is completely free, is the link between your Garmin and your smartphone. Its interface is quick and intuitive and includes some functions dedicated to training and improving your performance. Garmin Connect also has a social component that allows interaction between app users to share their routes and goals and to launch challenges or groups, perfect for keeping engagement and competitive spirit high;
Trailforks
This app is dedicated to all lovers of mountain biking, dirt, off-road and adventure trails, offering the ability to select your own from over 300 thousand trails ranked according to several parameters (popularity, difficulty, terrain, current conditions, ideal season to ride them, authorized activities, etc.).). During training you can share activities and feedback on route conditions, points of interest and other useful information. The free version is complete, the only thing missing is the ability to have offline access to maps;
Google Maps / Apple Maps
The world’s most popular navigators are essential, even if not specifically developed for cyclists, and represent a useful starting point for moving around on your bike training routes, with the ability to plan your own routes, share location, images, download maps to have them offline and consult points of interest;
TrainingPeaks
For all sportsmen and women on two wheels, this app is ideal as it is also used by professional coaches to analyze and improve their racing performance and plan training sessions.
RoadID
This app, also used by runners, is an essential support for all those who want to share their position in real time with friends and family, and send them specific alerts if you make stops longer than 5 minutes. The app also creates a card with emergency contacts, blood type and any allergies, diseases or other health problems, which can also be set as the background screen of your smartphone;
Wahoo Fitness
Completely free, this app transforms your smartphone into a real GPS computer, which can be connected directly to the bluetooth sensors of the devices in use. The body parameters recorded by Wahoo Fitness are compatible with many of the apps mentioned in this article, such as Strava, Komoot and TrainingPeak;
Bike Fast Fit (iOS) / The Roadie Bike Fit (Android)
We finally point out these two apps, not free, as useful additional tools dedicated to all cycling lovers. By entering your body measurements, the apps will allow you to adjust your bike exactly as a professional cyclist would, whether it’s a road, triathlon or time trial model. Bike Fast Fit, compared to the other, also includes video tutorials and additional features.