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Google maps is good for finding the quickest route but I'd love to know if there was an app that creates routes with cycling infrastructure that are a bit longer. Don't mind spending a few extra minutes if it means a nicer route.
Our latest addition is a stunning overlay showcasing what road is what surface type for all of North America, Europe (plus some area around Europe), and Australia from Open Street Map + AI classified data!
Everyone is recommending premium services. GarminConnect let’s you map routes, identify “safe” cycling routes, heat maps of routes taken by other cyclists, and export them to any compatible GPS. Best part is is free.
I use a GPS (Garmin Edge 705) and find the Garmin CityNavigator (or similar) maps to be best with the OSM maps a distant second (but free.) This is for on-bike use. Google Maps are also excellent for all those countries, even better than the Garmin maps, but they require an internet connection and data roaming is expensive.
Start planning now - it's free! With Bikemap Web you can explore cycle paths worldwide using your favorite map. Choose a routing profile that suits your plans, fitness and bike type and then fine-tune the route until it's perfect.
These seven cycling route planning and mapping apps can help you get around your city—or even the world. They’re not all created equal, though, so we’ll take a look at their pricing, details, and ideal user base.
CyclOSM is a beautiful open cycle map built on top of OpenStreetMap data. It provides a useful map for each and every cyclist, no matter the practice (commuting, touring, …). CyclOSM is a free and open-source software.
