The helmet and suit are not the only things you should never forget for a two-wheeled trip. In fact, technology also wants its part, guaranteed.
Helmet? There is! Padded suit? There is! Bags to mount on the back of your motorbike to contain personal effects? There are! Only one thing is missing to be able to carry out safely and calmly your journey of hours and hours on two wheels: the Smartphone. Although using a cell phone on a motorbike is against the rules of the Highway Code, on some occasions, using the appropriate systems to avoid fines such as a cell phone holder, this will be your best friend.
Today, we will make a list of the most important apps for a centaur who travels alone or in company, starting from the most banal and well-known ones to arrive at a couple of important gems. From this point of view, obviously, we cannot fail to mention road navigation systems that allow you to know the route even if you have never been in a place or the traffic conditions.
From this point of view, the Google Maps app is a real “must”, generally installed by default on any smartphone which gives you access to satellite maps of any place on the planet that has been mapped by the company in question. Wayz is also useful which can be downloaded from the app store and which, among other things, tells you the traffic conditions in real time, suggesting the best routes also to avoid closures and potential dangers on the road.
The centuary’s “bible”.
Another app dedicated to navigation but definitely less known is Whip Live. This application downloaded by thousands of users and present on the main App Stores of smartphone manufacturing companies allows you to plan your itinerary in detail even for off-road travel. In fact, it is a travel app dedicated to those who love enduro and the outdoors in general, allowing you to prepare your trip down to the smallest detail!
Safety first! Another useful app if you travel alone and in less frequented areas It’s Liberty Riders. This app created to protect motorcyclists from dangers on the road is able to warn you of the presence of risks such as dangerous bends in the road during your journey but more importantly, it automatically contacts emergency services if it registers a fall and you do not respond to its messages ; something similar also exists for Triumph buyers under the name Triumph SOS, working in a similar way.
Impossible considering you are travelling without a roof over your head don’t also consider Highway Weather, an app that monitors the weather for your motorcycle trip. The instant update of weather conditions allows you to always know when to move and when to stay at home. A similar app is installed by default on your Smartphone but with Highway Weather you will have access to more precise and updated information.
