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Helpful Apps for Bicyclists

If you like to bike when you travel, there are now a number of great online databases and apps that can help you plan your trip.

If you’re looking to experience a North American city on two wheels, check out Bikabout.com. Bikabout partner hotels offer complimentary bikes or passes for bike shares.

Warm Showers is another app that helps cyclists find a place to stay–it pairs bikers with hosts who are willing to provide a free couch or floor to crash on.

And once you’ve found a place to stay, download Strava, an app that lets you track your performance and share your routes with friends.