A Ride through history: over the Alps and the Dolomites by bike
Written by Suni BelliureOne summer, I embarked on a remarkable cycling journey along the Via Claudia Augusta. This historic route traces its origins back to Emperor Claudius over 2,000 years ago. My expedition took me from Donauwörth, Germany, to Bolzano, Italy, and...
How Emerge Tools helped us shrink Bikemap by 20%
App size matters. It’s well known in the tech industry that reducing app sizes and the space they use, increases downloads. Especially when going below thresholds for WiFi downloads. Bigger apps are also the first to be deleted when space is tight. For months, the...
The Top 5 Cycling Destinations in 2020
Bored of your usual routes at home and in the mood for going on an adventure? Now is the perfect time to plan this year’s cycling holiday. Get inspired by our selection of the top 5 cycling destinations in 2020. 1. India 🇮🇳 A cycling trip through India offers...
Your First Long Bike Ride – 200km and More
What was the longest bike ride that you did in one piece? For most hobby cyclists, extremely long bike rides are likely not a common occurence. But rides that are over 200km long are also as rather rare for triathletes and ambitious cyclists. How can you prepare for...
4.5M – The World’s Largest Cycling Route Collection
Bikemap was created by passionate cyclists with the goal of sharing awesome routes with cyclists around the world. Until today, the Bikemap community has created over 4.5M unique routes in over 100 countries adding up to more than 410M route kilometers, which makes it...
The Latest Bikemap App News
Read on for the latest app updates and news on all-things Bikemap. iOS Updates: We are super excited about our latest iOS updates. The Bikemap app got optimized for iOS 13 and includes many new exciting features for you: Dark Mode 🌚 Reading maps is now...
Switching from City Bike to Race Bike
You've decided to take your racing ambitions to a new level and want to acquire a race bike? Great decision! Find out what you need to consider when purchasing a new sportster and learn all about the differences between city bike and race bike in this post. A...
The World’s Most Bike-Friendly Cities: Copenhagenize Index 2019
Since 2011, the urban design consultancy Copenhagenize has been investigating and evaluating cities all over the world according to how bike-friendly they are - the results are published biennially in the so-called Copenhagenize Index. The 20 highest ranking cities...
Sweating: Both a Curse and a Blessing
Summer is here! Like every year, temperatures are rising, beads of sweat are forming on your forehead and the simple thought of exercise makes you sweat. However, the heat is no reason to leave your bike at home - with our tips and the right dresscode, you will make...
Bikemap Tested: Self-charging Electric Folding Bike by VELLO
E-bikes have become as popular as folding bikes - and both have their pros and cons. E-bikes support cyclists with their electric engine, however, they are also usually more expensive, heavier and bulkier than conventional bikes. Folding bikes on the other hand are...
How to Finish Your First Triathlon
You love cycling and also like to go for a run or swim? Participating in a triathlon would be a perfect challenge for you. Especially if you have always dreamed of competing in a triathlon, we have compiled a couple of tips to make your first experiences with this...
How to Deal with Muscle Soreness
When you fell into bed after an intense training session yesterday, everything was fine, but today every movement of your legs hurts and you can barely walk? You're probably affected by muscle soreness, which is a common side effect of unusual or excessive exercise...
4 Tips for Conquering Every Ascent
While experienced cyclists have fun climbing hills or mountains, hobby cyclists are often intimidated by steep ascents and struggle to make their way to the top. However, with a little practice, everyone can learn how to conquer every ascent. 1. Before going uphill...
Cycling Adventure: Exploring Bolivia
Bikemap user Matteo Colizzi has embarked on many epic bike trips. In November 2018, he rode from the Salar of Uyuni to the road of the Lagoons, crossing the Andes in Chile and finally reaching San Pedro de Atacama and the Pacific Ocean together with Giovanni...
10 Reasons Why Cycling in Spring Is Amazing
Although it's still cold in the mornings and the sun sets in the late afternoon, the days are growing noticeably longer, temperatures are rising and the first flowers are peaking out of the cold ground. This is the best time for getting out on your bike! Here are 10...
