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# Calorie-Tracking Bike Apps
The LiveRider Device Connects Your iPod to Your Bicycle

By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-09 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liverider
References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/liverider-equips-your-bike-with-an-onboard-computer/) & [newpotatotech](http://www.newpotatotech.com/LiveRider/liverider.html)

The LiveRider is a nifty new [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case)/[iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauna-tracker) add-on that connects you to your bike, in order to keep you posted on your distance, pace and location.

Taking cues from modern GPS systems, the LiveRider provides you with similar information in relation to your bike-riding trip. With additional information on the [number of calories you've burned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-calories) during your travels, the LiveRider is definitely a helpful tool to make your workout more efficient.

**Implications** - Many of today's consumers are wrapped up in the health and fitness movement. These consumers are likely to invest in a wide range of products that make getting in shape a less daunting challenge. Businesses that offer similar products will fare well amongst those individuals concerned with their well-being.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Calorie-tracking Bike Apps:** Calorie-tracking bike apps are on the rise, providing cyclists with real-time data on their distance, pace, and calories burned, allowing them to optimize their workouts.
- **Health and Fitness Movement:** The health and fitness movement is gaining momentum, with consumers increasingly interested in products and services that help them lead healthier lifestyles.
- **Connected Fitness Devices:** Connected fitness devices, like the LiveRider, are becoming popular as they enable users to seamlessly track their workouts and monitor their progress through their smartphones.

### Where This Applies

- **Fitness Technology:** The fitness technology industry is booming, with opportunities for innovators to create new and improved devices and apps that cater to health-conscious individuals.
- **Sports and Fitness Equipment:** The sports and fitness equipment industry can capitalize on the demand for advanced gadgets and accessories that enhance the workout experience for cyclists and other fitness enthusiasts.
- **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can tap into the market of calorie-tracking bike apps by creating user-friendly and feature-rich applications that cater to cyclists' needs.

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