Best UK Mountain Bike Apps

Mountain biking is a popular and thrilling activity for the adventure enthusiasts amongst us. It’s a sport that requires a lot of dedication and planning to make the most out of every ride you take. It’s essential to keep track of your distance, speed and elevation whilst handling the technical terrain that comes with mountain biking. Fortunately, there are numerous apps available in the UK that can make the experience even more enjoyable and convenient. In this blog post, we’ll go through the five best mountain bike apps that you can use on your next ride.

1. Strava

Strava is one of the best apps for mountain bikers when it comes to tracking progress, setting personal goals, and socializing with other riders. The app allows you to track your rides through GPS, record heart rate, and connect with friends. Additionally, you can post highlights of your ride, such as a photo with an on-screen overlay of your stats. Strava also features various training challenges, such as riding a certain number of miles for a particular month and the chance to win gear from retail partners.

2. Trailforks

Trailforks, which was in fact developed by Mountain Bike Project, is a comprehensive database of trail maps, biking trails, and route guides, allowing you to discover new rides safely. It covers a tremendous number of trails in the UK and all over the world, providing detailed topographic maps and incline graphs. Users can also contribute their trail reviews, photos and ratings to the Trailforks community.

3. Komoot

If you’re the type of rider who relishes a good route planner, Komoot is the mountain bike app for you. It allows you to create custom routes and get precise directions on your progression, with detailed elevation changes. The app also includes local knowledge, allowing you to see the type of terrain you can expect from your ride and challenging yourself on new trails.

4. Bike Gear Calculator

Bike Gear Calculator is excellent for Mountain Bikers who want a precise gear from their rides. The app allows you to compute gear ratios by inputting the amount of teeth on your cogs, front derailleur and chainrings. The app is particularly useful when you want to come up with the perfect ratio that suits your riding style and taste.

5. GoRide

GoRide is perfect for families who enjoy mountain biking or couples who want to convert their loved one into a mountain bike enthusiast. GoRide lists beautiful biking trails that cater to various age groups, and it’s also a knowledge bank that comes handy when introducing a family member to the trail. The app contains a vast collection of videos showcasing techniques for teaching kids how to ride and enjoy mountain biking.

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