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After a cold winter, it’s finally nice enough to start riding our bikes again.
If you're looking to shake off some of the rust that might have accumulated over the offseason, you should download Cyclemeter.
The iOS app accumulates and consolidates data from your bike ride, including your speed, distance traveled, and duration.
I've tried apps that offer similar services, but their interface was always clunky, and I was never able to get into the habit of using them regularly.
Cyclemeter stands out because the app entices you to keep using it. My friend, a consistent user of the app, showed me one of his favorite features: route tracking. The app keeps track of the trips he takes on a regular basis and compares them against one another. This lets him "gamify" his commute, and he enjoys trying to set record times on days when he feels good.
The app will even send notifications en route to tell you whether you are ahead of or behind your regular pace.
One of Cyclemeter's other standout features is its calendar, which reminds you of which days you have and haven't used your bike. This seems like a simple thing, but my friend cited it as a good source of motivation. When he had a good streak, he didn't want to lose it; when he realized he'd missed a few too many days in a row, he pushed himself to get back into it.
With a 4.5 star rating after more than 7,000 reviews, it’s safe to say that Cyclemeter has a solid track record of satisfied customers, and I'm excited to join them. If you’re looking for an easy way to track your bike rides, and need a little extra motivation to get on your bike more often this year, this app might help.
Check out all the Cyclemeter app has to offer here.
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