# Bike-Accommodating Digital Maps Apple is Adding an E-Bike Route Feature to its Navigation App By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-maps-bike-route References: [techradar](https://www.techradar.com/news/apples-google-maps-rival-wants-you-to-ditch-your-car-for-an-e-bike-one-day) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/ca/maps/)  [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-1) announced a new Apple Maps bike route feature for the company's first-party navigation app. This new feature will focus on e-bikes and routes optimized for these micro-mobility solutions, as opposed to the existing bike route feature that focuses on manual bicycles. The e-bike routes will be more intense than the traditional bicycle routes, incorporating more inclines, longer distances, and more off-road riding, which better meets the specifications of e-bikes and [electric mountain bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-electric-mountain-bike). The feature will be accessible as one of the main modes of transportation on the application when selecting a destination, meaning Apple Maps will also provide estimated durations of trips catered specifically to e-bike speed limits in the region. Apple is also expected to make popular e-bike routes discoverable for users to enjoy. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **E-bike Route Mapping:** The development of e-bike specific routes and maps for micro-mobility solutions like electric bikes presents opportunities for companies to develop new navigation software and hardware specifically tailored to these relatively new modes of transportation. - **Off-road E-biking:** The increasing interest in more intense, off-road e-biking experiences presents opportunities to produce and market more rugged, high-performance e-bikes designed for more demanding terrain and conditions. - **E-bike Commuting:** With the rise of electric bikes, there is an opportunity for urban planners to create e-bike-friendly infrastructure such as charging stations or bike lockers and for companies to offer services catering to e-bike commuting, such as shared e-bike fleets and e-bike rental services similar to bike-sharing programs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Navigation & Mapping:** The development of e-bike route and map features present opportunities for navigation and mapping companies, as well as app developers, to create new digital technologies to meet the unique needs of e-bike riders. - **E-bike Manufacturers:** The off-road e-biking trend presents an opportunity for e-bike manufacturers to produce rugged, high-performance products tailored to the higher demands of off-road terrain. - **Urban Planning & Transportation Services:** The rise of e-bikes presents opportunities for urban planners and businesses in the transportation industry to create infrastructure and services catering to e-bike riders, such as charging stations and shared e-bike fleets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Navigation Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-eco.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [Mapping Car Battery Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-and-charging-support.md) - [Charger-Locating GPS Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-2.md) - [Integrated Trail Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-navigation.md) - [Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcycle.md) - [AI-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclair.md) - [Charger-Locating EV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-1.md) - [Micro-Mobility Navigation Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt-mobility.md)