Great apps for cycling

During the time on my bike, I've come across some great cycling apps that have been very useful to me. Here's a list of my top 5 cycling apps.

Bike Doctor 2

This app features 29 of the most common bike repairs, with step by step guides to help you get your bike moving again. Great for those cycling emergencies and for those who are bike repair novices.

Bike Hub

Bike Hub is a free app that allows you to get from A to B on the best cycling route. Depending on your mood and confidence, you can choose between a fast route, a quiet route or something in between.

Cyclemeter

The Cyclemeter app tracks your cycling while utilising your phones GPS. You’ll be able to see statistics such as speed and distance and all of the information can be transferred to a computer.

Strava

This app revolves around a community and provides a competitive element to your cycling routine. With this app you are able to track ‘segments’ of road and compete with riders who have used also ridden the same ‘segment’ to see who can do the fastest time.  This is a great app to unleash your competitive side.

Garmin Fit

Garmin Fit turns your smartphone into a training tool and is useful for all kinds of sports including cycling. Once you have finished your session, it is uploaded to Garmin Connect allowing you to track your training progress.