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Maps & planning to ride

The big cycling app trap: Apps are muting the adventure and exploration of off-road riding

Love them or hate them, mobile apps and platforms of all kinds have had a huge impact on our cycling – and have muted the disconnected sense of adventure and exploration for many riders, according to Steve Thomas

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 14:00
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Vinted bikes and parts

Is Vinted the new home of cycling bargains? App now lets users buy and sell bikes, e-bikes and parts with door-to-door shipping

Online marketplace exploded in popularity for wardrobe clearouts and clothes shopping, offering zero selling fees and easy transactions — and now Vinted's trying to get into the second-hand bike game

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 13:51
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Find out everything you need to know about JOIN, the new smart training app for real world cyclists

For riders who want training schedules that react to the realities of daily life, smart coaching app JOIN promises to keep you smiling in the saddle

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 14:21
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2023 July 29 Tech of the Week – 1

Why is Strava telling me how much CO2 I’ve saved by cycling? Plus more tech news from Specialized, Cadex, Kickstarter & loads more

Check out all of the week's tech news, including spy shots of Specialized's unreleased Tarmac SL8, a mini battery-powered pump, new lighweight saddles, and the camper you can tow behind your bike

Sat, Jul 29, 2023 11:00
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CeramicSpeed launches maintenance-tracking Bike App

New app syncs with Strava to tell you what needs servicing - on time, every time

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 10:30
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Shimano files patent for app that can tell you when bike tyres and disc pads need replacing

Will we soon be using an app to tell us when to fit new components?

Tue, Dec 13, 2022 15:48
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2022 Strava Recover Athletics – 1

Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans

Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free

Thu, May 19, 2022 12:05
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Maps over apps Selection

Maps over apps, analogue route planning

Have we all but lost that love for paper maps?

Mon, May 09, 2022 09:15
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Strava launches new section for Tour de France with pro rider uploads all in one place

New section of the Strava app will make it easier to check out the top performances from the day’s racing in France across the men’s and women’s events

Tue, Mar 29, 2022 08:21
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Strava rolls out 3D maps to mobile to help riders prepare for tricky terrain in advance

Strava reckons this will help riders “make informed decisions on the go” about their route choices depending on what type of challenge they want

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 18:00
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