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Written by Lodi

How do you choose the right bike navigation as a recreational cyclist?

You like to go for a ride on your regular or electric bike from time to time. You need a bike navigation system, but you don't know what to choose. In this article, we'll tell you wat a system for recreational bikers has by default and what to keep in mind yourself.

Are you a recreational cyclist?

Cyclists with bike navigation

How do you know if you're a recreational cyclist? Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Do you mainly use your bike as activity instead of transport?
  2. Don't you mind how fast or how far you bike, as long as you had a nice bike ride?

Did you answer 'yes' to both questions? We think you're a recreational cyclist. You can choose between different navigation systems. Those for recreational cyclists all show your distance, speed, and time. You can also enter your route in the navigation system by default, so you can leave right away. You don't have to think about that yourself.

Minimal requirements navigation recreational biking

Recreational cyclists GPS system

As a recreational cyclist, you don't have high demands for a bike navigation system. You probably like to view the distance you bikes, your speed, and your route, but that's it. An extensive navigation system isn't necessary. It can happen that you want to make a spontaneous bike ride. In that case, it's nice if you don't have to plan a route in an app or computer first. That's why you can enter the route on the device for all our navigation systems for recreational bike rides.

Do you want to discover new and surprising routes?

Surprise Me function Mio

Most bike navigation systems allow you to choose a surprising route. Your navigation system will show 3 routes based on previous routes and how far you want to bike. Mio calls this the Surprise Me function. Garmin also offers this function for surprising routes. This way, you can discover nice new routes and surprise yourself.

Do you want to see toilets and restaurants on the go?

Points of interest

Points of Interest (POI) are useful spots along your route. These are toilets, restaurants, campsites, and attractions. Sometimes, you can add a comment. Most navigation systems for recreational cyclists show Points of Interest, but not all. Do you find it useful to see this information when you bike? Make sure the system has this function.

Do you bike inside or outside of Europe?

Maps Europe

Most navigation systems have standard maps of Europe or a part of Europe. But it's also possible to have maps from the whole world. Decide which maps are relevant for you. Do you like to take your bike on vacation within Europe? In that case, a system with coverage in Europe is enough. Do you also want to use your navigation outside of Europe? Make sure the you can expand the maps of the system. You can buy the map of the destination you need.

Lodi
Article by:
Lodi Navigation System Expert.
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