It has become fashionable to buy a 500-euro mountain bike, go out with a few more friends to do sports, and buy a 1.500-euro bike after three months. Mountain biking relives its golden age in Spain, that is clear. And that is why today the application has reached Android Runtastic Mountain Bike, One best apps for cycling routes.
Many of you will probably know Runtastic, a perfect application for those runners who want to know the distance they travel, the speed they are taking, as well as the routes they follow. Well, though Runtastic allows us to select the sport in each case, being able to mark mountain biking, skiing, basketball, football, etc., they have decided to launch a specific application for mountain bike fans, whose name is Runtastic Mountain Bike.
The application is capable of monitor the routes that we carry out at all times, in such a way that we know what speed we are going, as well as the rhythm of each of the minutes. This way, we can know when we have gone at a faster pace, and when we have decided to slow down because we were not able to keep up. It also recognizes the slope of the routes, so we can take it into account when assessing whether the pace followed was the best or not. It also calculates the calories burned, as well as heart rate if we have an accessory compatible with the application, as apps like Sports tracker.
Although the best of all are the routes it has. It is true that to access the routes of other users it is necessary to be Pro, buying the version of the Premium application that costs very little money, but the best thing is that among the maps we have the possibility of seeing them in the Open Cycle Map version, and this is free. Runtastic Mountain Bike is an essential app for mountain bike fans.
Google Play - Runtastic Mountain Bike.
Advanced features for your routes
In addition to the basic metrics, the app incorporates a voice coach that informs you of speed, distance and gradient while you pedal, and a Live Tracking so that friends and family can follow your position in real time and send you encouragement.
For those looking to explore, the search engine allows you to discover thousands of MTB routes both from the app and from Runtastic.com, with google maps and specific type representation OpenCycleMap. The maps offline They are downloaded to mobile phones to film without coverage.
During the activity, the recording colors the track by speed, unevenness o heart rate, shows the slope percentage and climb rate in meters per minute. It also records automatic laps and allows you to configure what data you see on the screen.
The app adds data from wind and weather conditions to better interpret your performance. Upon completion, it provides a report with times going up, down and in flat, split tables, detailed charts and a historial of training with progress over time.
Sensor compatibility is broad: reading of heart rate and set speed/cadence via Bluetooth Low Energy, plus specific handlebar mounts. With the speed sensor, the app activates automatic pause when you stop. It also integrates playlists and a PowerSong for key moments.
Maps, community, and in-depth analysis
All your outputs can be uploaded to Runtastic.com to save them in the cloud, compare them with your friends, and stay motivated. From the website, you can plan routes, import GPX/TCX and send routes to the app to follow the track with the navigation line visible even without data.
The OpenCycleMap layer helps to identify s, tracks y cycle paths, and Google's hybrid view shows terrain details. If you like to share, you can post your activities on social media or send them by mail, with a map, statistics and geolocated photos.
Stability and continuous support
Frequent updates focus on the GPS reliability (including recording with the screen off), connectivity improvements BTLE with sensors and general bug fixes. If you have any questions, the support team offers online help and documentation.
Runtastic Mountain Bike combines precise navigation, metrics for demanding cyclists or with a social ecosystem that drives consistency. Whether you want to measure your cadence on a mountain pass, explore remote routes with offline maps, or share your achievements, you'll find a complete tool ready for any MTB ride.