Whether you’re mapping a city commute, exploring back-country trails, or chasing KOMs, these apps will take your ride planning and tracking to the next level. The video is a guide to ride planning and tracking apps for cyclists. It covers the strengths and weaknesses of several tools — ranging from basic navigation to sophisticated route planning and performance tracking. The apps mentioned cater to both casual and serious cyclists, including road, city, and mountain bike users. 📱 Recommended Cycling Apps 1. Google Maps Best for: Beginners, casual city riders. Pros: Free. Bike route layers, satellite view, street view. Mobile navigation. Elevation profiles. Cons: Sometimes suggests unsafe roads. Not cycling-specific. No database of curated or user-submitted routes. 2. Ride with GPS Best for: Detailed route planning and sharing. Pros: Extensive user-uploaded route database. Precise manual route editing. Great for sharing routes with groups (free users can follow shared routes). Cons: Premium features require a subscription ($10/month). Free version is limited. 3. Komoot Best for: Automatically generating cycling-friendly routes. Pros: Uses crowd-sourced ride data. Generates routes optimized for cycling. Live tracking and navigation. Cons: Manual route creation is less intuitive. Free version limits routing to your selected region. Pricing: Free for 1 region. $4.99/month for Premium. $3.99 per additional region or $29.99 for the full global map pack. 4. Trailforks Best for: Mountain biking and off-road navigation. Pros: Detailed trail maps with terrain difficulty and elevation. Ride reporting and GPS navigation. Offline map support. Cons: Requires a $4.50/month subscription for full mobile use. Free version only allows online viewing. 5. Strava Best for: Gamification, training, and social connectivity. Pros: Route planning and ride tracking. Syncs with Garmin and Wahoo. Segment-based competitions with leaderboards. Social features (commenting, ride sharing). Offers structured training plans and metrics (heart rate, power, etc.). Cons: Most key features locked behind a $11.99/month subscription. Free version only records rides, no planning or training tools. 6. Windy Best for: Weather and wind planning before rides. Pros: Free. Highly accurate wind speed/direction forecasts. Visual weather maps ideal for outdoor ride planning. Bonus Tips Use a phone mount for live navigation to avoid unsafe situations. Stay alert on roads or trails; don’t stare at your phone while riding. Final Thoughts Each app serves a different type of cyclist: Beginners: Google Maps. Touring/Group riders: Ride with GPS, Komoot. MTB: Trailforks. Competitive/fitness-focused: Strava. Pre-ride prep: Windy. For the best experience, many cyclists may benefit from combining multiple tools — e.g., planning on Ride with GPS, tracking with Strava, and checking weather with Windy.