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Iphone gps app for cycling

  • 18-04-2010 5:55pm
    #1
    elvis jones
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    Hi,

    Has anyone used an iphone app to track their cycle using gps ??

    If so what one and was it any good ?

    I have mapmyun but i've only used it once and it didn't track me at all, i must have done something wrong !


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  • #2
    joewicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭joewicklow


    Try "Every Trail" I just downloaded the free version and it looks pretty good.


  • #3
    anoble66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭anoble66


    mapmyride


  • #4
    sean72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 381 ✭✭sean72


    I know it sounds strange but I use runkeeper pro (there is a free version) it has a section for cycling and a great website to follow your progress.


  • #5
    k123456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,185 ✭✭✭k123456


    Will these use data or do they only use the GPS only, trying not to use my data allowance


  • #6
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    k123456 wrote: »
    Will these use data or do they only use the GPS only, trying not to use my data allowance

    I believe they use data, but i have 1gb a month so lots to play around with.

    i'll look up those above.


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  • #7
    jon1981
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    check out motionx its 2euro, i use it for running and it gives you everything, maps, distance travelled, average speed and you can use your ipod feature from within the app and listen to music.


  • #8
    smithslist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭smithslist


    jon1981 wrote: »
    MotionX

    +1 for MotionX, Ive used it for running and cycling. Top App........

    Only probably (and its with all GPS\Map Apps etc) the battery life isn't great.


  • #9
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Are you guys using a GPS addon or cellular GPS?


  • #10
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Well i'm just using the GPS in my iphone.


  • #11
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    elvis jones wrote: »
    Well i'm just using the GPS in my iphone.

    FYI its not really GPS afaik, its just a less accurate imitation based on phone towers. Its accurate enough in urban areas, but forget it out in the countryside.


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  • #12
    sean72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 381 ✭✭sean72


    Lethal_Bullet wrote: »
    FYI its not really GPS afaik, its just a less accurate imitation based on phone towers. Its accurate enough in urban areas, but forget it out in the countryside.

    If its an iPhone 3G or 3GS then it is real assisted GPS and can be used in rural as well urban locations. I've been exercising using runkeeper (which uses the iphone built in GPS) and the accuracy is fantastic to within 5-10 metres. I live in the middle of nowhere. No cell towers to be seen.


  • #13
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    sean72 wrote: »
    If its an iPhone 3G or 3GS then it is real assisted GPS and can be used in rural as well urban locations. I've been exercising using runkeeper (which uses the iphone built in GPS) and the accuracy is fantastic to within 5-10 metres. I live in the middle of nowhere. No cell towers to be seen.

    Oh, I never knew it had full on GPS, still wouldnt buy one :p


  • #14
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Mine is a 3GS. I just ordered a holder for the handlebars on eBay.

    I'll keep a little freezer bag in my saddle bag in Case it rains and I can cover it.

    I hope to do 30k tomorrow evening so I'll try and post a link to my route and we can judge it. Going to use mapmycycle .


  • #15
    kemase
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭kemase


    I have 3gs and have used Runkeeper Pro a bit. It has improved a lot in more recent versions in terms of Gps accuracy.

    On a long spin I've turned off Wifi and notifications to keep battery life usage to a minimum.

    To be honest though, since getting a Garmin Edge last Christmas I've used it infrequently but the app is a lot cheaper and does quite a bit.


  • #16
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    kemase wrote: »
    I have 3gs and have used Runkeeper Pro a bit. It has improved a lot in more recent versions in terms of Gps accuracy.

    On a long spin I've turned off Wifi and notifications to keep battery life usage to a minimum.

    To be honest though, since getting a Garmin Edge last Christmas I've used it infrequently but the app is a lot cheaper and does quite a bit.

    I use my polar for running so can't justify shelling out extra for a GPS for my bike.........BUT i'm off to the states in Sept so who knows:D


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