Hi,
I have a old phone and being a tight g1t I am wondering if I can use an app on it to navigate a route rather than buying a bike computer. So with audio notifications if you go wrong etc.
Is this something Strava offers - I'm having a look but I must be missing it as I can see lots on how to create a route but nothing on using the Strava app to follow a route.
Thanks
It should work.
The question is what app?
Strava/Komoot/RWGPS wiil require subs/payments to import a route and follow it.
If you want to create your own routes that's different. Again, you'll need a sub or buy maps.
Lots of discussions on the best planners. Try using the search function.
Osmand is a free app that will allow you to do both. The first few regions are free, world maps a one off fee.
Clunky to get a hang of, but it works. It will even navigate you out of trouble off line.
Paired with
cycle.travel it's a great introduction to gpx. (Cycle.travel may not be great for MTB routes).
If you are using someone else's route it may contain a route (or parts of) not recognised by your navigation app. (For this reason be careful transferring routes from app to app).
However, is using a phone a good idea? Especially on an MTB route?
Think about power, a holder, rain/glare, impact of a crash.
The charging sockets on a phone are not designed for the abuse they can get being charged on the road. Especially a bumpy one.
You may save money but damage or break your phone en route.
In any case, Osmand is a great app to learn about gps and how it works for bikes. Once on your phone it is the perfect get-me-the-hell-outta-here app.
Good luck
