

The name might suggest that this reward app is for runners only, but rest assured it also gives points for all the rides you log on it (through third-party apps like Strava, Fitbit and Garmin Connect) and we all know what points mean. (opens in new tab)ĭownload from App Store (opens in new tab) and Google Play (opens in new tab) | Free Running Heroes Relive links to the likes of Strava, Garmin Connect and Endomondo to get your ride data, so rest assured you can carry on using your favourite tracking app. It also automatically integrates any photos you took during the ride and, naturally, you can easily share it on social media. This free app creates a short video that animates your progress on a 3D map of your route plotting your highest elevation, heart rate and speed. However, if a quick dive into the stats and a glance at a GPS map isn’t enough for your most memorable cycles, you should Relive them. (opens in new tab)ĭownload from App Store (opens in new tab) and Google Play (opens in new tab) | Free, pro version £4.49 a month ReliveĪlmost every cyclist has a post-ride routine, which usually includes refuelling, a nice sit-down, and a look at the stats from their ride on an app like Strava. All the expected metrics are tracked during rides, including pace, distance, time, calories and elevation. Competitive types can also get their fix from the courses feature, which allows riders to compete for the fastest time over certain routes (if you’re a Strava user, think segments). This means that when you’re searching for your next challenge you can find new routes near you. This is one of the oldest ride-tracking apps around, and the enduring appeal of MapMyRide largely lies in its sizeable user base and the routes they upload to the app. (opens in new tab)ĭownload from Google Play (opens in new tab) | Free MapMyRide As well as using Ghostracer directly through the app, it is compatible with some Android Wear devices and GPS computers, if you don’t have a smartphone mount for your handlebars. You can either set up a route and a time to aim for and race against a ghost, or you can use Ghostracer with live Strava segments to try to grab a record over shorter sections of your ride.

This app gives you someone to race every time you go for a ride, making it ideal if you’re the competitive type.
