# Bicycling Route Apps The CycleMap App Charts the Best Bike Routes Around the World By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-bike-routes References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/try-bike-map-shows-you-best-routes-whole-world.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id528869692) Getting to know the [best bike routes in a city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-cycleway-network) takes can involve doing all the legwork yourself, or for a simpler option, consulting the CycleMap app. The app is free to download and includes information on over 1.3 million kilometers of the world's most popular bike paths. Just like a Google Map, the app allows you to specify your start and desired end destination, but it provides information specific to cyclists like [local bike shops and lane types](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-path). Beyond just being accessible to one city or country, these bike maps span multiple continents, including routes to take in North America as well as Europe and Asia. There's also a Pro version that will give bicyclists even more detailed information about [road conditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-navigation), like whether the path is paved and the route's changes in elevation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bicycling Route Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a user-friendly and comprehensive bike route app that includes information on popular bike paths worldwide and provides valuable details for cyclists. - **Global Bike Route Mapping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows users to map and share bike routes across continents, enabling cyclists to explore new destinations and connect with fellow riders worldwide. - **Cyclist-specific Navigation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a navigation app that caters exclusively to the needs of cyclists, offering real-time information on bike-friendly routes, bike shops, lane types, and road conditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mobile apps for cyclists that enhance navigation, safety, and engagement for the biking community. - **GPS and Mapping Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance GPS and mapping technology to create accurate and up-to-date bike route mapping systems that cover global destinations, enabling cyclists to navigate with ease. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate bike route apps into the travel and tourism industry, providing tourists with cycling experiences and promoting sustainable tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bike-Accommodating Digital Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-maps-bike-route.md) - [Cycling Route Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veloplanner.md) - [Picturesque Cyclist Exploration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-ride.md) - [Cycling Performance Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclehud.md) - [Route-Making Running Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcrumbs.md) - [Advanced Route Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-extended-routes.md) - [Local Delivery Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivery-route-planner-app.md) - [Interactive Travel Map Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proxi-travel-app.md) - [Social Trip-Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripmap.md)