iPhone Cycling Applications
Posted on | February 11, 2009 | 41 Comments

THE LIST:
Routes / Maping:
Every Trail
Trails: Felix Lamouroux
iMapMyRide
Bicycle Gear Calculator:
JP Martineau
Training log:
Cychosis
Virtual powermeter:
BikePower
GPS Cyclocomputers (Speed, Distance, Map):
Abvio Cyclemeter
B.iCycle
BikeMate GPS
Biky Coach
Sporty Pal
MotionX-GPS
Cycle Tracker Pro / Training Peaks GPS
Bike Pro by Gary Miller
ANT+ compatible GPS Cyclocomputers (communicate with ANT+ external sensors):
Digifit iBiker
Pedal Brain
Enki Sports iPhone Training System
iBike Dash
Fisica ANT+ sensor key
GPS Cyclocomputers that communicate with proprietary external sensors:
LiveRider
APP DESCRIPTIONS & SCREEN SHOTS

From Every Trail a bicycle computer GPS app for your iPhone that displays an odometer, speed, time and allows you to record and upload a track of your bike ride and works with iPhone Trails app. Note that the landscape mode display makes for huge easy to read display.

above left: Trails a GPS app from Felix Lamouroux allows you to record, export and import tracks onto your iPhone.
above right: Bicycle Gear Calculator from JP Martineau allows you to evaluate current or potential Gearing Ratios, calculate Gain Ratios, Gear Inches, and Development. Use the Skid Patch Analyzer to visualize and minimize your fixed-gear’s tire wear. Explore equivalent gearing configurations that let you reuse parts you already have.
UPDATE 03/11/09:

The iRPM+ iPhone app from Smheart Link adds a heart rate monitor and cadence to the feature list. UPDATE: This app is now called Digifit iBiker. Digifit communicates to ANT+ devices like HRM straps and cadence sensors through a Digifit connect accessory that plugs into your iPhone.
UPDATE 05/05/09:

Thanks to Vince in comments for the heads up on another new app: B.iCycle cyclometer.
Above left is BikePower and above right is iMapMyRide. iMapMyRide features real time tracking with distance, time, pace and speed display. It integrates with MapMyRide.com and Twitter. BikePower estimates your power output on the bike.

Cychosis allows you to chart your rides (distance, average speed, and time). Optional automatic tweet (twitter) of each ride after you enter it.
MotionX-GPS allows you to save up to 303 waypoints, email waypoints to google earth or google maps, save up to 101 tracks, live compass (true or magnetic bearings).
Pedal Brain iPhone cycling app fully compatible with ANT+ cycling sensors such as SRM, PowerTap, Quarq, MetriGear & Garmin. Pedal Brain will also offer a web training platform as well as coaching plans by subscription.

New SportyPal Bike app will be available very soon for iPhone, Android and Windows Mobile users. Log and map your position, movement, distance, tempo and calories burned. It will not affect normal operation of your mobile phone, so you can still listen to music, receive and initiate calls and messages.
Cyclemeter continually records your time, location, distance, elevation, and speed – years of rides only take up the space of a few songs. Stop and start recording on-screen or with your earphone remote.
UPDATE: 5/13/2010
Enki Sports has just announced a new smart phone app that will integrate ANT+ cadence, speed and heart rate sensors with a web based training application.
Phone, music, email, cycling computer and GPS tracking all in one device. Pretty slick. However before you trash your pricey cycling computer be aware the iPhone has an Achilles heel as a cycling computer. Battery life… Just as you are starting to break a sweat the iPhone will be needing a recharge. However external batteries are available which can extend your iPhone charge long enough for a century or a 100k brevet. if you have a dyno hub the new E-werk hub dynamo powered universal power supply and charging unit from Busch & Mueller can provide power as long as you can pedal.
Tags: B.iCycle cyclometer > Bicycle Gear Calculator > BikePower > Cychosis > cycling computer > Every Trail > Felix Lamouroux > GPS tracking > iMapMyRide > iPhine cycling apps > iPhone > iPhone applications > iRPM+ > JP Martineau > MotionX-GPS > Pedal Brain > SMHEART LINK > Sportypal
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February 14th, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
[...] to ruedatropical for the heads [...]
March 11th, 2009 @ 7:56 am
[...] March 11, 2009 by ruedatropical I just added a link to another app to my growing iPhone cycling app list. [...]
April 5th, 2009 @ 5:36 pm
Hi guys,
another tip for the use of a biking app on the iPhone:
B.iCycle.
I just bought it and it works great. You get a bike computer with map and trails and all that stuff.
Maybe interersting for you…?!
Cheers Vince
April 5th, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
Vince,
Thanks for the heads up. I will add a link to the post.
April 11th, 2009 @ 12:54 am
Cychosis is another that I’m looking at (it was linked off of the gear calculator’s page):
http://www.cychosis.com/
Anyone have any first-hand feedback on any of these?
May 6th, 2009 @ 3:17 pm
John, I am the author of Cychosis — if you have any questions or would like a promo code to try it out, email me at support [at] cychosis dot com.
Cheers,
Ron
May 12th, 2009 @ 8:05 am
[...] by ruedatropical I just added 3 more applications: BikePower, iMapMyRide and Cychosis to the iPod Cycling apps list. See iPhone Cycling Applications for more [...]
May 27th, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
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June 21st, 2009 @ 2:32 am
What I want for my rides is to have elevation lines overlaid on the Google Maps feature of my IPhone. Because of bursitis in both my knees, I’m not very strong on the uphills (more often than not, I have to get off and walk the bike until the incline is under 3 degrees).
If I could see my route through neighborhoods on a map– with elevation lines– in advance of trying a route, I could more easily find a route that’s within my performance range.
There’s no sense in me trying to attempt an incline of 20 degrees (which Google Map’s “walking route” often includes) when I’m on my bike, knowing in advance that I can’t climb that steep a slope!
July 13th, 2009 @ 11:42 am
[...] iPhone cycling apps list [...]
July 14th, 2009 @ 5:37 pm
[...] Vejam a lista completa e mais detalhada aqui. [...]
July 19th, 2009 @ 8:53 am
[...] no-brainer, given the exorbitant cost of the Edge 705 [when I have a 305] versus the cool features [more cycle apps] and potential of a new iPhone. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Cockpit,Left-Side [...]
July 22nd, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
I noticed you say “the bike computer” works with the Trails app. How do they work together? I didn’t see anything on the EveryTrails site discussing this, and I now have both apps but don’t see how they’re integrated. Could you be more specific there?
July 25th, 2009 @ 9:23 am
[...] so good, I decided to replace both 305s. Now, I’m Edgeless; but, I have my iPhone with its cycling apps. I may get to check on on a longer ride today. I have to say my Edge 305 support for Garmin has [...]
July 25th, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
This is late.. long wait for Apple to approve. But a Tour de France 2009 Tracker for the iPhone. http://is.gd/1MqPl
We are building one right now for the Tour of Utah and other races still this year.
August 3rd, 2009 @ 11:36 am
[...] have The Bike app for my iPhone and it’s an ungodly piece of crap. It’s supposed to use the phone’s built-in GPS [...]
August 14th, 2009 @ 3:34 am
We just submitted a cool iphone app espacialy for cyclist. iCols is an app with over 1300 cols in it. For more information http://www.icols.net.
September 2nd, 2009 @ 9:15 am
The app is out now. You can find it in the appstore.
September 23rd, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
[...] iPhone Cycling Applications « – Phone, music, email, cycling computer and GPS tracking all in one device. Pretty slick. However before you trash your pricey cycling computer be aware the iPhone has an Achilles heel as a cycling computer. [...]
October 28th, 2009 @ 8:49 am
Those three: BikePower, iMapMyRide and Cychosis to the iPod Cycling apps list. + one more http://www.Sportypal.com
January 4th, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
[...] go here for a list of loads of different iphone apps to do with cycling [...]
January 30th, 2010 @ 5:34 am
nice – does it show the stats in Kilometer too?
February 4th, 2010 @ 4:50 pm
i don’t have an iphone… will this cycling programs work the same with an itouch?
April 3rd, 2010 @ 5:52 am
Hi If i plot a map on mapymyride+ can i use my iphone to give me direction as i am cycling cheers john
April 27th, 2010 @ 11:31 am
I have an ipod touch, not the phone, so i would have to get a GPS receiver for the ipod like the ones below:
MAGELLAN IPHONE/ITOUCH CAR KIT $179
http://cgi.ebay.com/MAGELLAN-IPHONE-ITOUCH-CAR-KIT-ANY-GPS-APPLICATION-/270517839105?cmd=ViewItem&pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item3efc1ea501
Dual GPS Navigation and Battery Cradle $195.95
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1062
Digifit Connect Accessory for iPhone and iPod touch $79.95
http://store.digifit.me/category/41277120101/1/Digifit-Connect-Accessory-for-iPhone-and.htm
Has anyone used any of these? I know it would be easier to get an Iphone but I just bought another phone and I’m not changing until it dies. Thanks!! Keep on spinning in the Miami heat and humidity.
Melissa
August 5th, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
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August 8th, 2010 @ 8:17 pm
Hi,
Another iPhone/iPod application with additional hardware:
http://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRider/liverider.html
Reviewed here:
http://www.gizmag.com/liverider-wireless-bike-computer/15960/
August 27th, 2010 @ 10:00 am
[...] http://ruedatropical.wordpress.com/2…-applications/ [...]
September 25th, 2010 @ 11:33 am
Just bougt an iApp-something (Cyclemeter) and it works splendido.
Just a note: if app developers keep using the prefix “i” or “my” for the apps, the whole world will unanimously BARF!
Maybe iBarf…
September 27th, 2010 @ 11:27 am
This is an excellent list of apps! Any possibility of updates with new apps out over the last year (LiveRider and more)???
Thanks!
October 5th, 2010 @ 4:26 pm
Great list of apps. I use the LogYourRide application. It works with background tasking so i have been able to get a full century ride in on about 50% battery usage!
http://www.logyourrun.com/showroute/0Ghd2b61p71Lpl
November 5th, 2010 @ 5:16 pm
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March 8th, 2011 @ 5:58 am
Have you checked out VeloTrac?
June 8th, 2011 @ 6:42 pm
[...] things like iphone bike applications, road drop bar geometry, and so much more. so glad I came across this, thanks for the heads up, [...]
July 21st, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Runkeeper should be on this list. It’s a really nice all in one app. Otherwise I think these are pretty good alternatives.
Cheers,
Andy
November 2nd, 2011 @ 11:27 pm
Runkeeper should be on this list. It’s a really nice all in one app. Otherwise I think these are pretty good alternatives.
Cheers,
Andy
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Runkeeper has all in one, and nothing useful.
endomondo and runkeeper are simple UI to use.
BikeMateLite shows unique speedometer design.
I would like you guys to use other apps first and later BikemateLite..
your gonna set Bikemate to your sportypal.
November 18th, 2011 @ 12:22 am
I recommend bikematelite, wahoo fitness, endomondo, runkeeper, sportstracker.
for blogging, bikemate
for multi-purpose, runkeeper, endomondo
for various sensor you want? wahoo fitness.
December 2nd, 2011 @ 5:21 pm
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December 4th, 2011 @ 8:17 am
iPhone won’t operate above 97 degrees – that knocks out much of the warm months for outdoor use…
May 20th, 2012 @ 6:04 pm
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July 11th, 2012 @ 3:00 am
Currently, I’m using Cyclist Ultimate ( here is the link to AppStore http://bit.ly/LBjocK ). I’m consider Cyclist Ultimate is the best bike iPhone app for me. It supports all sensors and has lot’s of staff. Cyclist Ultimate helps me track my daily route and inform me about my stats. Great app.