{"id":53124,"date":"2020-05-01T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=53124"},"modified":"2020-04-29T16:21:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T23:21:21","slug":"apps-podcasts-trail-mountain-ride-biking-uhaul-hitch-bike-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/01\/apps-podcasts-trail-mountain-ride-biking-uhaul-hitch-bike-rack\/","title":{"rendered":"The Apps And Podcasts You Need To Enjoy Your Trail Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The flowers are beginning to bloom. The dreary winter clouds\nare parting. The chilly temperatures are giving way towards favorable\nconditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this means it\u2019s time to get a hitch and bike rack (from your local U-Haul store<\/a>) and begin your trail ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With spring fully in the air, what better way to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle than to hit the trails. Whether it\u2019s an hour bike ride or a four-plus hour excursion into the backcountry, we\u2019ve compiled some of the best podcasts and apps to entertain and help you plan your trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Go-To Biking Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strava<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a fan favorite and one of the most used apps to\ntrack your exercises. You can either track directly within the app or connect\nit to your smartwatch and let it sync up once your ride is over. Plus, you can\nshare all the miles you\u2019ve crushed, setting the bar for your friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MapMyRide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another community-based exercise app, that isn\u2019t exclusively\nfor cycling. Show off all the workouts you do throughout the week and challenge\nyour friends and neighbors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trailforks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re stoked for a ride. You\u2019ve got the bike tuned up. But wait, where are you going? This is where Trailforks comes in! Find and plan your ride in this great app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MTB Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Trailforks, MTB Project is less \u201cofficial\u201d and is user-generated, giving it the authenticity many riders look for. While you\u2019re relying on riders for their documentation, there are also opportunities to find some hidden gems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoors podcasts (and others) to propel you on a long ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re here because you love the wild. You love the wind\nrushing through your hair. You love the fresh air and stunning vistas. You love\nthe wild. While you\u2019re in the wild, here are some outdoorsy and not so\noutdoorsy podcasts to keep you company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild Ideas Worth Living<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From REI, this is a podcast about travel, outdoor life, adventure, heartfelt stories, and much more. Get excited about your next trip or shed some tears over emotional tales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dirtbag Diaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stories from across the outdoors landscape, breathing life\ninto local communities, mom&pop stores, and different cultures. Ready to be\nmotivated? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overheard at National Geographic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a gnarly podcast. Listen to the backstory of some of\nNatGeo\u2019s most epic stories from the people who experienced them firsthand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NPR\u2019s UpFirst<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start your morning with the latest news from NPR in 10-12\nminutes. Their flagship podcast is loved by so many who need a quick recap of\nnews as they start their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New York Times the Daily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Considered the gold standard for a short, but informative\ndive into the day\u2019s biggest topics. Michael Barbaro will take you effortlessly\nthrough the news of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freakanomics Radio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A unique look at different cultural and economic issues throughout the last 70 years, such as Economics of Sports Gambling<\/em>, or Are we running out of ideas<\/em>, and There\u2019s a war on sugar. Is it Justified?<\/em> Come hear a different way to look at something you\u2019ve never given a second look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Simmons Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sports. Pop Culture. Life. Bill Simmons keeps you up to\nspeed on the world of sports and pop culture in his two to three times a week\nshow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time To Hit The Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have everything you need for a trail ride, it\u2019s time to do it. Load up your bike, download some podcasts and tunes, and put some distance between you and everyone else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more\nabout hitch installation<\/em><\/a> from any of our 1,500+ locations. All trailer\nhitches sold and installed at a U-Haul Moving\nCenter\u00ae<\/sup> come with the option of a lifetime warranty plan\nguaranteed to replace your hitch with no limitation for any damage, including\ncollision, corrosion, accidental overload, jackknifing and vehicle theft.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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