There are plenty of apps that will track and schedule training, a lot with preloaded workouts, and some that will even create specific workouts based on your performance.
Top 10 Bicycle Apps: Ride Smarter
Written by: Nick Cowie | June 2, 2026 | Time to read: 5 min
Technology has advanced in sports in recent decades, and cycling is no exception. Use the tech boom to your advantage with these cool apps that can help you improve, navigate, and find new cycling routes.
More about the Author: Nick Cowie
Nick is a writer with seven years of experience in the cycling industry. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, Jiu Jitsu, and spending time outdoors.
“There’s an app for that” has reached the cycling community. Just like everything else, the selection of cycling apps has been completely oversaturated. There are plenty of amazing apps, but they can be tough to find through all the rest.
In this article, we’ll explore 10 of the best cycling apps on the market. There are many more than 10, but these stand out for their unique features. The apps are broken down into categories of ride tracking, GPS navigation, training/coaching, indoor cycling, and off-road riding. Here are the best for each.
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Apps for Tracking Your Ride
Tracking rides is a big part of cycling for many riders. It’s nice to be able to go back to a past ride that you loved and find it again, or see how you performed on a week where you made some training changes. These apps are great for tracking and logging rides.
- Strava: You’re probably one for one on guessing the apps on this list. Strava is an obvious choice, but too good to leave off. It tracks your entire route as well as specific sections, such as popular climbs. Strava has a social aspect too, where you can see how your friends are riding or try to beat the record on a local route or climb. (Free with premium option for $11.99/month).
- MapMyRide: This app tracks your rides, but adds other important statistics that you might want to keep track of, too. Track your nutrition, weight, sleep, step count, and more to get a full picture of your fitness. MapMyRide is a ride tracker that digs deeper than the daily ride. (Free with $5.99/month premium option for ad removal).
Maps and Navigation
Adventures are great, but sometimes, you just want to know where you’re going. Google Maps is a great choice for this, including cycling-specific navigation, but there are more in-depth apps for cycling, too.
- Komoot: Komoot is a lot like an expansive version of Google Maps for cyclists. Users can upload their own road, gravel, or mountain bike routes for others to follow through the open-source OpenStreetMap database. Once you set a route, Komoot will tell you the distance, elevation profile, and difficulty of the route. It will also give performance stats after the ride. (Free with $4.99/month premium option for enhanced features).
- Ride with GPS: Ride with GPS allows you to record your cycling routes with the push of a button and includes an intuitive user interface. It shows elevation and allows you to add points of interest. The maps can even be used offline. Topped off with performance results and features, Ride with GPS is a great way to map your ride. (Free with premium features for $9.999/month).
Fitness and Coaching
Unfortunately, we can’t all have a personal coach to plan out our rides and give us feedback. These apps take the place of a coach, tailoring rides to your abilities and pushing you to improve. Use the feedback wisely, and you can improve leaps and bounds as a rider.
- TrainingPeaks:If you love training data, this is the app for you. Track fitness, fatigue, power output, heart rate zones, and much more. The app allows you to create workouts and even choose from training programs created by professional coaches. TrainingPeaks lets you centralize your data from apps like Garmin Connect, Apple, or Zwift, making it great for all kinds of endurance athletes and a must-have for triathletes. (Free with premium option for $19.95/month for advanced features).
- TrainerRoad:TrainerRoad is often used for indoor cycling, but it can be a useful tool for cyclists of all kinds. This app analyzes your performance in each training session and uses an AI interface to adjust your next workout. This keeps training sessions within your range of ability while still pushing you to be better. It offers data as feedback and pushes interval training. ($21.99/month or $209.99/year).
Indoor Cycling
Unless you live in a warm climate, your training probably takes a hit when the off-season rolls around. Indoor trainers are a great way to keep at it during the colder months, and even use your own frame. These apps can bring your indoor cycling to the next level.
- Zwift: Zwift brings you into a virtual world where you can ride real routes with other cyclists. The app comes with built-in workouts and training plans as well as scheduling group rides and races with other riders, making it a great social app, too. With an internet connection and a compatible trainer, you can make indoor cycling a lot more fun and effective. ($19.99/month subscription).
- Wahoo App: The Wahoo training app also offers training plans and real-world rides, but emphasizes the real-life aspect of things. This app includes real video of roads, so you can ride along with established routes. It includes a structured workout plan and some rides that can be done outdoors on your regular bike. ($17.99/month or $179.99/year).
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Off-road Riding
A lot of cycling apps and technology in general might seem like it favors road riders. There are still some cool options made specifically for mountain bike and gravel bike riders. These apps are concerned with what happens off the road, helping you unlock new trails and routes that would otherwise be impossible to find.
- Trailforks: The mountain bike community crowdsources trail routes and adds them to their database so you can download your favorites. This app now has well over 100,000 trails and is regularly growing. The maps feature elevation profiles, comments with safety alerts, and difficulty ratings. TrailForks also has emergency features and GPS tracking for safety. (Free with a $40.49/year premium option).
- Gravelmap: This is a website and not quite an app, but it is a vital tool for gravel riders. Gravelmap is a user-submitted database of gravel roads, dirt trails, and bikepacking routes in your area. You can submit, edit, and rate different routes and filter them based on what kind of ride you are looking for. (Free).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an app plan my training?
Are cycling apps free?
Most cycling apps have a free option, but the majority of them have extra features behind a paywall that typically require a monthly subscription.
How can I share my rides?
Many apps like Strava have a social feature that allows you to connect with friends and show them your rides. Some apps also have crowdsourced route planning, so you can add road rides or trails.
Key Takeaways
- Indoor cycling is more fun with an app: Indoor cycling can get monotonous, to say the least. Apps like Zwift and Wahoo make it much more fun, grouping you with other riders and even creating virtual races.
- Use data to your advantage: With the influx of smartwatches and apps available, you have a ton of data at your disposal. Use it to see what you are good at and target your training for quicker improvements.
- Yearly subscriptions are usually cheaper: Most of these apps have premium subscriptions, and most of them come with a yearly option, which typically offers a discount for a one-time annual payment.
