Interesting iPhone / Cycling Patent from Apple:

[TimDanaher]

http://www.macrumors.com/2010/08/05...-turn-iphone-into-feature-rich-bike-computer/

Wonder how long it'll take them to implement it, and if there'll be a European version?


Are there any extant GPS / Cycling apps for the iPhone?

 

[CopperBrompton]

Most of it already exists, it's mainly the comms aspect that is new - allowing riders to share data with each other during the ride rather than having to wait until afterwards.

 

[TimDanaher]

Most of it already exists...

Such as? I'm going to need something to get me into the Bergisches land, seeing as the twat cyclist here are scared of riding up mountains...

 

[CopperBrompton]

If you can afford it, a dedicated GPS unit will always be better than a phone GPS. If you want the fitness data, then Garmin has a couple of GPS units that do cadence, heart-rate, etc, as well as navigation. Edge 305 and 705, from memory. If you just want navigation plus typical bike computer data (average speed, etc), then the eTrex Vista HCx is the one I have and would heartily recommend.

If you want to just do it on the iPhone, there are a number of apps around - I'm sure iPhone users can provide recommendations. Bear in mind constant GPS use kills the battery, though.

 

[PaulSB]

If you want to just do it on the iPhone, there are a number of apps around - I'm sure iPhone users can provide recommendations. Bear in mind constant GPS use kills the battery, though.

I use Motion X GPS as a free App on my iPhone. It's very good but the battery only lasts 2.5 - 3.5 hours. I'm buying a Garmin 705, if that answers the question for you?