# Stages Cycling — Track, train, manage & explore

> Configure, manage, and track cycling devices and rides. (iPhone/iPad app by SPIA Cycling Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stages-cycling/id1551353775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SPIA Cycling Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/508373931)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 112 App Store ratings · 129 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 120 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stages-cycling/id1551353775/reviews.md

## What is Stages Cycling?

The Stages Cycling app can configure and manage your Stages Dash™ GPS computer, Stages SB20 smart bike and Stages Power meter. For more information, see www.stagescycling.com.
• SET UP AND CUSTOMIZE rider metrics, Stages Dash features, profiles and data screens and Stages SB20 smart bike gearing and shifter configurations.
• CONNECT your Stages account to Apple Health and your favorite 3rd party apps for automatic file transfers.
• PAIR to your Stages products and other sensors. 
• RECORD indoor rides with your Stages devices.
• RECEIVE text messages and phone notifications on your Dash computer.
• MANAGE your course files and workouts.
• UPLOAD your Dash ride files to 3rd party apps like Strava, TrainingPeaks and others via Bluetooth.
• REVIEW key ride metrics like average speed, ride time, distance, elevation and route details, power and heart rate metrics and more.
• ANALYZE your ride history to track your training, fitness and fatigue levels over time.
• DOWNLOAD the latest firmware and FREE map regions.
• Supported by StagesCloud for storage and 3rd party connections.

## Key features

- Configure Stages Dash GPS computer
- Manage Stages SB20 smart bike gearing
- Pair with Stages products and sensors
- Record indoor rides
- Receive phone notifications on Dash
- Manage course files and workouts
- Upload ride files to 3rd party apps

## What do users think of Stages Cycling?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful and customizable screen
- 🚀 Flexible use of connections to sensors
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good library of workouts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with power meters and bikes
- 🐛 Unreliable data tracking and syncing
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable after updates
- 🔍 Missing key features like analytics and navigation
- 🔍 Discontinued support for older products

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to upload/sync workouts
- Erratic cadence and speed tracking
- Disconnection issues with Bluetooth sensors

**Most requested features**

- Ability to manually modify power zones
- Desktop app or web interface
- Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 129)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stages-cycling/id1551353775/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Looks nice, not intuitive

*2026-08-19, version 4.1.2*

Loaded it up, paired with stages meter on spin bike. Multiple steps required to start tracking a workout and not intuitive. App turned off mid ride and then couldn’t locate any history anywhere. Frustratingly unclear. I gave up and deleted the app after multiple failed attempts to track a spin class.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2026-07-25, version 4.1.2*

completely Natalie broken. New updated version requires you to accept terms and conditions by scrolling through them - but scrolling through the terms and conditions causes the app to crash.

### 3/5 — Poor device connection

*2026-05-11, version 4.1.2*

I want to praise this app for what it does, however the device connectivity is bafflingly poor. For example I can connect my phone to a stages studio bike via Bluetooth, but the app will fail to connect to the same bike. The same is true with my heart rate monitor: connected to my phone via Bluetooth, but the in app connection fails. I don’t want to disconnect and re-pair my devices every time I go for a workout, with no guarantee that it will even resolve the problem.

### 1/5 — Doesn't see working devices

*2026-04-16, version 4.1.2*

This app doesn't see devices that are seen by the StagesPower app (the one to update firmware)

### 1/5 — From 3 to 4 stars down to one

*2025-11-24, version 4.1.0*

One year later and several updates later analytics are still not available. It is really sad to see how the functionality dropped. That Today’s plan (the underlying platform for Stages Link) went bust is one thing. What Stages made out of this opportunity rather disappointing. Analytics are not accessible. Support is not available anymore. No structured pre defined rides available anymore, no library. The best alternative for Garmin has just gone. No connection with Polar.

### 1/5 — Worst app

*2025-10-01, version 4.1.0*

One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had using an app these have 3 different apps and not all logins work across all 3 different apps

### 1/5 — Won’t pair

*2025-09-08, version 4.1.0*

Won’t pair with Stages Dash SDL1. Cannot use the old app, Stages Link, either because it has been discontinued.

### 3/5 — Equipamentos descontinuados

*2025-09-05, version 4.1.0*

Uso um “Dash M50” na bike a bastante tempo e os sistemas da empresa foram descontinuados. Todas as analises do aplicativos estão desabilitadas a mais de anos. Uma pena, pois.o equipamento é bem construído e bastante preciso. Ainda sincroniza com Strava e afins e ainda é possível criar treinos e percursos, só não consigo dizer por quanto tempo… fizeram atualização recente, agora não consigo mais sincronizar arquivos GPX

### 5/5 — Great - got updates?

*2025-07-19, version 4.0.0*

Works great, never a problem. Would like to be able to modify zones manually and use app on desktop

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2025-05-15, version 4.0.0*

Very powerful and customizable screen is extremely bright. Battery life seems good flexible use of connections to heart rate monitors, lights, power meters, etc.. it’s a nice package overall and it mounts nicely in front of drop bars or horizontally on a long enough stem. Pretty nice!

## Frequently asked questions about Stages Cycling

### What does the Stages Cycling app do?

The Stages Cycling app allows you to configure and manage your Stages Dash GPS computer, Stages SB20 smart bike, and Stages Power meter. You can customize rider metrics, data screens, bike gearing, and shifter configurations. It also enables you to record indoor rides, receive notifications, and manage course files and workouts.

### What are the key features of the Stages Cycling app?

Key features include setting up and customizing rider metrics and data screens, pairing with Stages products and other sensors, recording indoor rides, receiving text and phone notifications on your Dash computer, managing course files and workouts, and uploading ride files to third-party apps like Strava and TrainingPeaks.

### Is the Stages Cycling app free to use?

Yes, the Stages Cycling app is free to download and use. It does not have in-app purchases or ads, and it also offers free firmware and map region downloads.

### What devices is the Stages Cycling app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with Stages Dash™ GPS computers, Stages SB20 smart bikes, and Stages Power meters. It can also connect to other sensors and integrate with Apple Health and other third-party fitness applications.

### How can I use the Stages Cycling app to improve my training?

You can use the app to analyze your ride history, track your training progress, and monitor your fitness and fatigue levels over time. By customizing your data screens and managing workouts, you can optimize your training sessions and gain insights into your performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.2 — 2025-12-18

Added missing protobuf definition.

### 4.1.1 — 2025-12-12

• New map tile styles.
• Map tiles now use local names.
• Updated map plugin for 16 KB memory page size.
• Translations updated.
• Profile photos cropped to 200x200 and compressed to save space.
• Fixed an issue with displaying activities in months where any activity had a corrupted activity type field.
• System language setting now detects Norwegian to apply correct translations.
• Fixed GPX/TCX file import.
• Some hard-coded text was included in production builds and has been replaced by translatable strings.

### 4.1.0 — 2025-08-28

Improvements:
• New Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
• Analytics Consent
• Updated libraries and dependencies
• Improved pairing to the SIC2 console and Stages Indoor power meters
Bug fixes:
• Fixed RSSI list
• Indoor bike discovery list scrolling
• Fixed autoconnect for heart rate monitors
• Text alignment fixes for the Connections page
• Multiple connected power meters no longer results in erratic/bad cadence display
• Extensive minor UI fixes and improvements

### 4.0.0 — 2024-03-08

• Workout Builder: Build custom zone-based workouts using the workout builder.
  - Workouts can be ridden in the app on your Stages SB20 or synced to your Dash.
  - Add workouts to your calendar to plan your training schedule.
• Various improvements to the horizontal layout on tablets.
• Stages Link and Today’s Plan connections have been removed due to the upcoming closure of Today’s Plan. Some features that utilized the Stages Link connection have been disabled until replacement features are built on the Stages Cloud platform.

### 3.12.2 — 2024-02-13

Bug fixes:
• Users are no longer returned to the wrong tab after adding a connection.
• Page no longer stutters when logging in via email.

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## More apps by SPIA Cycling Inc

- [StagesPower](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagespower/id627813222)
- [Stages Studio+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stages-studio-plus/id1510508635)

All apps by SPIA Cycling Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/508373931

## Related topics

[stages cycling](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stages-cycling) · [cycling training power](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cycling-training-power) · [upshift cycling](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upshift-cycling)

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