BICYCLE NAVITIME

Bicycle NAVITIME is a cycling app that can be used all across Japan. It has both English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) language support.

▼Features with multi-language support

[Spot search]

Search for spots by keywords or categories.

[Cycling station search]

Search for spots (cycling stations) where cycling racks or tire pumps are available.

Availability of cycling racks

Type of air pump installed on-site (Presta/Schrader/Dunlop valve)

Availability of tools

Availability of public restrooms

[Route search]

Free users are able to use recommended routes.

Sign up for the premium course to receive access to search for seven types of routes:

Recommended (based on distance, time, elevation, etc.)

Short distance

Few hills

Hilly

Prioritize main roads

Prioritize back roads

Prioritize cycling roads (take routes that preferentially use nearby cycling roads)

[Transit point specification] (Premium users only)

Search for routes with specified transit points.

[Voice navigation]

*Voice support only available in English. An English voice will sound even when set to Chinese.

Free users: Available to use once per month (no distance limit)

Premium users: No restriction on distance or number of uses

[Energy-saving mode]

Navigation continues even when the screen is turned off during voice navigation. This reduces battery consumption.

[Elevation graph]

Elevation can be seen on a graph, so users can get an idea of the highs and lows of the route.

*Voice support only available in English. An English voice will sound even when set to Chinese.

▼Premium course

Fee: Monthly billing (automatic renewal) ¥300 (tax included)

[Payment method]

In-app Purchase

▼Precautions

Please ride in accordance with traffic laws at all times.

If unable to scroll the map, please check the following setting:

From the device’s “Settings,” tap “Developer Options”

On the next page, set “Force GPU rendering” to OFF.

▼Confirmed functionality for the following models

Devices using Android 4.1 or higher

*Functionality is not guaranteed for WiFi-only devices, as operation may not be stable depending on the user’s communication environment.

*For devices not equipped with a GPS, the app will not be able to accurately locate the user’s position, so certain features such as the user’s current location map and navigation will be unavailable.