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How Do You Track Trail Miles: GPS, Smartphone, or Cyclometer?

66% of mountain bikers use a smartphone app to track trail distances, and 42% use a GPS device.

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Podcast: How We Use Smartphone Apps for Mountain Biking

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss the ways we use our smartphones to make mountain biking easier. We’ll start off discussing apps we use for planning our trips, then talk about the apps we (sometimes) use on the trail. We’ll wrap up the discussion by covering the apps we use after …

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Smartphone App vs. GPS: “Which One Should I Use for MTB?”

With so many great GPS apps for smartphones available these days, many mountain bikers are asking themselves: “should I ditch my GPS unit and just use my smartphone on the trail?” And for those who don’t own a GPS yet but are considering purchasing one, answering this question will ultimately cost or save hundreds of dollars. Many …

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GPS Accuracy Test: GPS vs. Smartphone vs. Cyclocomputer (Round 2)

Two and a half years ago we conducted a test to see which was more accurate for recording distance and elevation data: a standalone GPS unit or a smartphone running a GPS app like Strava. In that test we found that GPS apps, running on a smartphone or even a tablet device, can record very accurate data. …

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7 Free and Inexpensive Apps that Turn Your Smartphone into a GPS for Mountain Biking

Using a GPS unit while mountain biking offers many excellent opportunities: tracking fitness goals, navigating unfamiliar trails, and documenting and sharing your adventures are just a few of the advantages of bringing a GPS along on your rides. But GPS units can be expensive, and while they may be advantageous, it can be difficult for some to justify the expense. …

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