App for calculating biking?

carbons2k
carbons2k Posts: 383 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok so I have an app for when i walk/run (Imapmyrun) and I was wondering if anyone knew one for biking? I just picked up a BMX cruiser and wanna use it before winter sets in. Imapmyrun is good bc it calculates distance, speed, calories and gives you the map that you walked. Does anyone know if theres one similar for bikes?

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  • scott1024
    scott1024 Posts: 279 Member
    I use MapMyRun and MapMyWalk for biking as well. After you end your workout you can select "bike" as type of workout. I still find the distances to be off for walking running, so I usually verify using my desktop and the main website to plot my route.
  • mary_kate23
    mary_kate23 Posts: 156
    mapmyride.com
  • carbons2k
    carbons2k Posts: 383 Member
    I use MapMyRun and MapMyWalk for biking as well. After you end your workout you can select "bike" as type of workout. I still find the distances to be off for walking running, so I usually verify using my desktop and the main website to plot my route.

    Oh I didnt know i had the option. Awesome thanx!
  • Marebare74
    Marebare74 Posts: 57
    In android there is jog tracker, which allows for biking as well as jogging etc. For Apple not sure...
  • foremant86
    foremant86 Posts: 1,115 Member
    I like endomondo
  • Erica0718
    Erica0718 Posts: 469 Member
    I don't know of an app, but I have a device on my bike that measures speed, average speed & distance. I would think it would be more accurate than an app, The brand I have is CatEye but there are several brands and they vary in price and some are really fancy while others are basic

    Edit to add: search bike computer or bike calculate some are wireless and some you install on the bike
  • mary_kate23
    mary_kate23 Posts: 156
    also, adidas has a mi coach or something like that for biking
  • Paboes71
    Paboes71 Posts: 7
    mymyride works for biking, but i started using cardio trainer which will records several different types of workouts
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    There are a bunch of apps available for logging a number of exercises. a bunch of them have free versions as well. Many have the capability to sync with a HRM as well. I use Logyourrun.com.
  • jhalsey205
    jhalsey205 Posts: 91 Member
    I have an Android phone and use Endomondo. I like the output better than MapMyRide. I also use GarminConnect - I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I use as a bike computer (tracking time, speed,etc) and heart rate monitor (great for tracking heart rate zones).
  • broadsword7
    broadsword7 Posts: 411 Member
    On the Android, I have used CardioTrainer, and I understand you can get a bluetooth heart rate monitor that works with it, but since I already have a heart rate monitor that works with my Garmin Forerunner 305 watch, I wear that and use it for cycling. There is an MFP group for cycling at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/344-bicycling-road-and-mountain if you want, check it out sometime!

    Happy riding and good health to you!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    My favourite CardioTrainer has settings for all kinds of exercise, including biking.
  • rajivdubey
    rajivdubey Posts: 382 Member
    I use runkeeper.com for all stats. I have been using it for almost a year. Its GPS based application for iPhone! Awesome one! I do a lot of biking (almost 400 miles/month) so it helps me keep tab of it!
  • paul_draper
    paul_draper Posts: 91 Member
    runtastic.com
  • Les_Lamb57
    Les_Lamb57 Posts: 57 Member
    My preference is http://ridewithgps.com/
    A good app for plotting and converting GPS formats is RouteConverter.exe
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    On the Android, I have used CardioTrainer, and I understand you can get a bluetooth heart rate monitor that works with it, but since I already have a heart rate monitor that works with my Garmin Forerunner 305 watch, I wear that and use it for cycling. There is an MFP group for cycling at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/344-bicycling-road-and-mountain if you want, check it out sometime!

    Happy riding and good health to you!


    i use cardio trainer too, but i've heard some pretty bad things about the (optional) heart rate monitor. like, the phone needs to be in front of the HRM to get a signal, such as mounted on the handle bars, and not in a back pocket or saddlebag.
  • curbnoise
    curbnoise Posts: 37 Member
    I love endomondo...
  • johnwhitent
    johnwhitent Posts: 648 Member
    Runkeeper!
  • jhalsey205
    jhalsey205 Posts: 91 Member
    I have an Android phone and use Endomondo. I like the output better than MapMyRide. I also use GarminConnect - I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I use as a bike computer (tracking time, speed,etc) and heart rate monitor (great for tracking heart rate zones).

    This is an example of output from endomondo:
    endomondooutput.jpg

    The graph on the bottom shows my speed, elevation and heart rate.

    Full ride info here:
    http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/tKv92CdScb8
  • Kany
    Kany Posts: 336
    mapmyride.com

    I use this app for mountain biking and I love it! It syncs with the online account so that you can access the rides information. It shows the elevations and even rank the hills. It's a really great app.
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