Plan on adventuring into an area with limited or no cell-phone network? Now you can navigate your route with the OFFLINE MAPS feature where you can pre-download the route and map tiles before heading out.
Our Premium and Basic memberships unlock this feature for our iPhone app.
Android user? See our Offline Map – Android instructions.
How to make a map available for offline use.
- Select the route you want to download.
- Tap the download icon in the lower right corner.
- You’ll have the options of:
- Save Map & Route (Recommended). This will give you the turn-by-turn directions and maps for viewing.
- Only Save Route. This option does not download a map but will give you turn-by-turn directions.
- After making your selection you will be brought to a page of all your AVAILABLE OFFLINE routes. The app will show it’s progress in downloading the map tiles and if it is complete. WiFi works fastest but it will use your cellular network if no WiFi is present. Tap the pause button if you don’t want to download yet. Tap again to resume.
- During the download, you will see two new icons in the lower corner of the route that signify that you have the turn information and or the map tiles. They start gray and turn orange once the download is complete.
- Whenever you’re ready to go, launch navigation straight from this page by tapping the Ride This just left of the trashcan.
You can also start navigation by tapping the menu icon at the right then selecting RIDE THIS, or by opening the route, tapping the menu icon in the upper right corner and selecting RIDE THIS.
Navigating an Offline Route
Now that you have the route and map downloaded, it’s time to start navigating:
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- Tap the upper left corner to bring up the app drawer then tap AVAILABLE OFFLINE.
- Tap diamond-shaped road sign next to the trashcan to start navigation. This will bring up the map with your current location.
- Tap the record button to start tracking where you have been and all your stats for the ride.
- When you are finished riding, press & hold the record button and select Save. The app will upload your ride the next time you connect to a network via WiFi or Cellular data.
When you are ready to ride but know you will be in an area without cellular coverage, go to the home screen of your phone, Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data OFF. Tap the slider so it is no longer green.
Do not use Airplane Mode as this will disable the GPS chip and make the app unable to track your location.
FAQ
- Can I change the downloaded map view to be Satellite or Topograhic?
At this time the map type is restricted to RWGPS which is based on the Open Street Maps data. - What is the range of the offline map tiles?
The maps will download for the entire length of the route and about a screen’s width from the route. This will give you enough map to get back on track should you miss a turn or want to explore a bit. - Can I just download an entire state/country?
Technically yes you can but your phone will likely run out of space long before it is finished. - How do I delete an Offline Map?
When viewing your list of AVAILABLE OFFLINE maps, just tap the trashcan icon. - How much data will this use?
The data usage in downloading a map will vary depending on the length and geographic coverage of a route. A typical 60 mile route will take about 20MB of space. With a broadband connection speed, the download should only take a couple of minutes, but make sure to wait until it says “Download Complete” before starting navigation or activating Airplane Mode.
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