An experiment to determine if the Strava android app really does record faster segment times than a Garmin bike GPS.
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Had an accident on the bike? There’s an app for that.
When something dreadful happens like a bike collision or crash, it can leave you badly shaken, or in shock. You won’t be in a good state of mind to methodically gather the information you may need later on when dealing with the police, or insurance companies. This app will take you through everything you’ll need [...]
READ MORE »iPhone #GPS #fail
There’s a double edged sword going on with modern smartphones. On the one hand they can do loads of stuff, but the flip side is that they might not do certain tasks as well as a dedicated device. For most tasks the compromise might be acceptable, but what are they like for tracking your bike [...]
READ MORE »5 reasons why MapMyRide sucks
If you’re new to the world of fitness apps, you may well come across MapMyRun or MapMyRide as one of the most popular apps around. Don’t be fooled into thinking that just because more people have downloaded it, it must be better than the alternatives. As someone who has used this service, the following summarises [...]
READ MORE »10 reasons to ditch phone apps and get a proper GPS for your bike.
These days your first experience of using any sort of cycling computer, particularly with a navigation or mapping aspect, is likely to be a smartphone app. There are loads of iPhone and Android apps aimed at cyclists, runners and walkers. Some of them are much better than others, but in terms of their suitability for [...]
READ MORE »Android GPS apps for cycling part 2 – offline maps.
In my previous post I talked about basic GPS apps for cycling, on the android platform. I quite like big hills when I’m out on my bike. The physical challenge to get up them, and the exhilaration of the downhill speed-fest make them the most enjoyable part of cycling. OK, call me a freak. However, [...]
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