This will rotate the map to the direction your facing.

Press the 'Locate Me' button on the map twice to toggle the map to 'Compass Mode'. At intersections point your phone down a trail to figure out which trail on the map it is. Compass Direction - The blue dot has an arrow pointing in the direction you are holding your phone.Save your ride as a ' Ridelog' after your done and optionally sync to Strava. Record Your Ride - Track your ride to see a pink line on the map showing where you've been, helping you navigate the map.GPS Location - No cell service needed, the blue dot uses your phones GPS to show your current location on the map.Don’t forget you can download sections for offline use. Google Maps (opens in new tab): A great backup, especially if you just want to get off the hill and back to your car (or to the pub). OS Maps (opens in new tab): brilliant mapping, no turn-by-turn navigation, but always good for a clarification of where you are versus less detailed maps Komoot (opens in new tab): good for navigating, route suggestions (up to a point and particularly on official cycle routes), curated routes. Some of the more useful navigation features are only in the paid version, so be aware of that. It’s great for seeing other users’ routes and sharing, too.

Like many apps, it works best if you plan rides on a computer and then use the app for navigating. Great for planning and navigating, with really clear turn-by-turn instructions and a number of map options, you can see how the popular favorite Ride with GPS has been refined over many years.

Most useful navigation features aren't free

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