Best Ride & Run Mapping Site
RideWithGPS is simply the best mapping, route sharing, and event organizing site. Widest selection of map bases, most with autorouting ability. Powerful editing tools. Elevation estimates tend to be a little low, but more accurate than other apps. Routes easy to download for use in watch or cycle computer. I have extensive experience mapping with Garmin, MapMyRide, and Movescount also. RideWithGPS is much better. Have used it to plan literally hundreds of routes. I help organize two major local cycling fundraisers, lead a weekly ride series that never repeats routes, and combine routes for multi-day events. Highly recommended.
RWGPS also has activity tracking and community tools. They may be great but I have not tried because everyone around here uses Strava.
RWGPS also has activity tracking and community tools. They may be great but I have not tried because everyone around here uses Strava.
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Best cycling app I have found
I have been using ridewithgps since 2015 and it has become my favorite cycling app and website. It allows me to plan safe routes for my rides in advance and then use my smart phone to navigate the route on my bike. It logs my ride, shows me stats, gives me audible turn by turn directions, shows me the elevation profile and much more. I used the free version for years and it met all of my needs. Last year I upgraded to paid version so that my wife (and friends) can track my rides in real time so that she knows I’m safe, which is well worth the money for me. Photos taken while logging a ride can be embedded into the route, which is a nice feature.
I recently had a problem with the app where it wouldn’t go into navigation mode. I was frustrated as it was the only time in over four years the app didn’t work flawlessly. I emailed tech support and they immediately responded. One of the company founders called me on a Saturday morning and helped get it working for me. They then updated the app to fix the bug. Because of their excellent customer service and the unique features of the app I rate them five stars without hesitation.
I recently had a problem with the app where it wouldn’t go into navigation mode. I was frustrated as it was the only time in over four years the app didn’t work flawlessly. I emailed tech support and they immediately responded. One of the company founders called me on a Saturday morning and helped get it working for me. They then updated the app to fix the bug. Because of their excellent customer service and the unique features of the app I rate them five stars without hesitation.
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