Startup of the Week - Bikemap
by Startacus Admin
The app that's been created by cyclists for cyclists!
Bikemap is on a mission to empower cyclists everywhere by providing the world’s largest cycle route collection in its innovative app.
Let’s face it. Cycling is on the up - and that can only be a good thing. After all, not only is it good for our health, it’s also having a really positive impact on our environment. With more and more employers offering cycle to work schemes and more and more local councils planning new cycle lanes and paths, there may never be a better time for us all to get on our bikes. And whether you have always been a keen cyclist or you have just recently rekindled your love for your bike, we reckon that you’re going to like our latest startup of the week.
Bikemap is a startup that is on a mission to empower cyclists everywhere by providing the world’s largest cycle route collection in its innovative app.
In essence the app enables users to discover, track and share cycling routes with each other.
To date the Bikemap community has got over 5 million unique cycling routes detailed in over 100 countries.
Whether you use your bike for training, commuting or touring, you will find the most suitable route via the app.You’ll find the best cycling routes and the latest cycling paths all because of the Bikemap community sharing their knowledge and effectively creating a crowdsourced cycling map. Of course if you’d prefer to discover and navigate new bike routes, you can upload the routes and any feedback of note and thereby help other cyclists.
This is not just a standard map and navigation app. It’s not just about getting you from A to B. It’s an app that has been created by cyclists for cyclists and that passion clearly shows.
No matter where you are in the world or whether you use a road bike, a mountain bike or an e-bike, this app has been created with you in mind.
Happy cycling!
If you like the sound of this cyling focused startup, you might want to read up on:
Laka - collective insurance for cyclists
iPrescribe Exercise - the personalised and automated physical activity prescription app
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Published on: 9th July 2020
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