(09-02-2025, 09:22 AM)TriangleRider Wrote: 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.
I keep looking at it..., and will likely spend some time with it this fall and winter. (Or, like Grumpy, maybe this weekend - as I see a 14 day free trial of premium.)
I'm still downloading GPX files to the NAV - unlike REVER, that requires the big investment in an annual fee..., or $13 a week, if I give up re-routing whenever the whim strikes.
Can I assume for $80/y, the twisty route option does not simply send you through every cloverleaf, weigh station, and "pay toll by cash" lane on the interstate - like the BMW/Garmin Nav did last time I tried that option....
"A good man always knows his limitations...."