It is a great way to figure out popular cycling streets and help you plan a great route. I personally use Strava because it has a “global Heatmap” and also supports “segments” where most people cycle. To explore new places, you need a great tool to create cycling routes. Android phone - I use my Nexus 5, but any Android device will do.To build your own GPS, you’ll need the following: Further I’ll also describe the gear I use in order to make this work.

This blogpost will detail how I use OsmAnd and Dropsync to create new tracks with minimal effort. offers turn by turn navigation (screen + voice).imports gpx tracks created on my computer.So there must be an app that allows to plan your route and start cycling right? Think again… there is currently no solution that offers turn by turn navigation for cyclists.Īs I had an old Android device laying around, I decided to repurpose that and convert it into a GPS that: Cycling is all about exploring: visiting new places and making existing routes more fun with better streets.