09-02-2025, 09:22 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-02-2025, 09:28 AM by TriangleRider.)
(08-19-2025, 09:27 PM)saread Wrote: I'm working on a Seattle to Austin ride in October. I've got the standard BMW Connected Ride but I replaced it with a Carpuride for the better audio quality and flexibility with nav apps. These sorts of trips tend to wander into areas where phone service is non-existent and I'd like to have off-line nav. So, I'd like to know what you prefer for an off-line capable nav app and why you like it. Thanks in advance for the advice.
The only app I’ve ever paid for twice—and still renew every year—is Calimoto. What makes it stand out is how simple it is to set up routes based on the kind of riding you want. You can choose interstates, highways, twisty backroads, or any combination, and the app automatically builds the route for you. Just set a new via point and you have four options (interstate [fastest], highway, a little twisty, extra twisty) for the new segment.
The real advantage is flexibility. You don’t have to stick with one preference for the entire ride. If you want to make quick time on the interstate before hitting some curvy backroads, you can set the first leg as interstate and the second as twisty. You can keep switching preferences as many times as you like within a single ride, which makes it perfect for customizing longer trips or exploring new areas without hassle. It took me about 50 seconds to create the route in the attached image. You can either run the route directly from the app or download the GPX and use it with your favorite navigation device.