Be Digitally Prepared For A Ride

Biking technology has not only given us better machines and faster bikes but also given us everything that goes with it. It has allowed us to dispense with bulky detailed paper maps for long trips; warn us about adverse weather conditions beforehand and stay in touch with our family, even miles away from home. All you need for this is a little bit of inclination towards technology and a few well-chosen apps.

When travelling in a group, the first purchase you need to make is a Scala headset which will enable the team to communicate with each other. Then, you need a phone mount where you can fix your phone or GPS which will act as your map and guide for the trip. In case you’re using your phone, download the following bike apps. Not only are these apps easily available and practical to use, they will make your journey significantly smoother.

Best Biking Roads is an app that will allow you to chart your route by using pins. With a very basic design, it also lets you search routes by location, rating, country etc. This biking specific app will connect you with an active community and allow you to access routes and route reviews.

Another useful app is EatSleepRide. A more social app. The most special feature of this app is the Crashlight which senses if a motorcycle has met with an accident and sends the location to a choice of contacts.

Those travelling alone, like to keep themselves entertained. The Speed of Sound app could be your messiah if you’re one of those who like to listen to music along the way. It moderates the volume of the media based on your speed at that time.

If your needs are more functional and rooted in being more social, download Trails Of India and look no further. The Trails Of India app (iOS & Android) allows you to track your entire journey, add detailed descriptions along the way, add your favourite food joints and pit stops all the while letting you share this with the entire biking community! The website for Trails Of India is an inclusive social network for motorcyclists where you can showcase the bikes in your garage, know about the latest gadgets in the biking world and discuss all of this at The Junction - the forum. A few of India’s legendary bikers like Roshni Sharma and Meetinder Sandhu among others are part of the Trails Of India community.

So, the next time you go for a bike trip, don’t just gear up- power up!

A tech geek, who love to explore and share about the latest bike technology.