Tips to ride further
Route guides, cycling safety and tips to get the most out of VéloCore, by cyclists, for cyclists.
Riding solo, safely: share your location while cycling, live, with your loved ones
From the SOS screen, send a link to your loved ones: they see your position, your track and your ride status live, with no app, and the link switches itself off. Free.
Read the article → Bike touringMulti-day bike trip: split your route into stages and find where to sleep
Choose 50, 70, 90 or 110 km a day: VéloCore splits your route into equal stages, suggests a place to stay at each finish and prepares the GPX and offline map of every day.
Read the article → Ride planningBike route weather: headwind, rain and the best time to start, along the whole ride
Headwind or tailwind, rain as you pass, the best start in the next 36 hours: route weather reads the forecast every 5 km along your ride.
Read the article → What's newShare your bike ride: an image in three warm styles and a story ready in one tap
An image in three warm styles, as a post or a story, and a story ready the moment your ride ends: sharing your bike ride takes a single tap on iPhone.
Read the article → RoutesCycling node network route planner: plan your ride node to node on the map
One click per node on the map, a route that follows the network and the numbers to take along (89 → 82 → 44): as a list, on paper or as a GPX file, for free.
Read the article → PlanningFree bike GPS route planner: how to plan a ride in 5 minutes
Start and finish, a profile that suits the bike, the climbs in plain sight, then the GPX export to your bike computer or the app: the method, stopwatch in hand, free and with nothing to install.
Read the article → RoutesBelgium greenways: the map of car-free cycling routes
RAVeL, fietssnelwegen, node networks and EuroVelo on a single map: show the official routes in the planner, plan a car-free ride and export it as GPX, for free.
Read the article → What's newDraw it, say it, ride it: what's new in VéloCore, September 2026
A finger stroke snapped to the roads, “Describe your ride” suggesting three loops, offline maps that finally stay put, and one planner on iPhone and Android.
Read the article → Bike touringBike touring: preparing your first all-day ride
Think in hours in the saddle rather than kilometres, plan a forgiving route, scout water and lunch before you leave: the method for a successful first big day.
Read the article → What's newYour route draws itself: the new story composer
A vertical 1080 × 1920 video where the route draws itself and the counters climb with it, with nothing to film and nothing to edit. And a real editor behind it.
Read the article → NutritionCycling nutrition: what to eat on a long ride
30 to 60 g of carbs per hour, hydration, sweet early and savoury late, refuel stops spotted on the route: the method to stop bonking.
Read the article → What's newVéloCore is finally on iPhone. And it's free.
Screen-off GPS, barometric elevation, e-bike charging points and three-level SOS: the app is live on the App Store.
Read the article → CommunityYour best rides deserve more than a GPX file
Photo Spots pinned to their exact coordinates, photos placed back on the track by timestamp, Stories and route sharing: give your finest rides a memory.
Read the article → FamilyFamily bike rides: safe routes away from busy roads
Safe profile, kid-sized loops, planned breaks and calm navigation: the method for rides that leave the main roads to the cars.
Read the article → TipsE-bike: getting the most range out of your battery
Watt-hours per kilometre, elevation, assistance levels, cadence, tyre pressure and cold weather: how to plan a ride that fits your battery.
Read the article → What's newVéloCore is live on Google Play: the complete guide
Turn-by-turn cockpit, POI radar, Mountain, group rides, SOS: the Android app is out. Everything you need to get rolling in three minutes.
Read the article → VéloCoreWhat sets VéloCore apart from other cycling apps
A planner that thinks by riding style, turn-by-turn cockpit, geolocated SOS, group rides and a Mountain space: the real difference, point by point.
Read the article → TipsHow to read and use a GPX file for cycling
Track or route, distance and climbing, import, adapting it to your riding and following it in the cockpit: the method to make the most of a GPX file, from screen to road.
Read the article → What's newWhat's new at VéloCore: the mobile app, Montagne and a boosted cockpit
The mobile app coming, the Montagne space (MTB trails by massif and weather), a sensor-connected cockpit and a richer community: the roundup of the news.
Read the article → TipsCycling in winter: gear and safety
Layered clothing, tyres and visibility, protection from salt and safety when night falls early: the guide to ride all winter.
Read the article → Getting startedGetting into gravel: gear guide and first routes
Bike, tyres, essential kit and first routes: everything to get into gravel with confidence and nail your first rides.
Read the article → RoutesCycling routes in Belgium: 5 must-ride loops
From the flat RAVeL greenways along the Meuse to the cobbled Flemish hills and the High Fens: five iconic loops to plan and export as GPX.
Read the article → RoutesPlanning a gravel bike route: the complete guide
Pick the right profile, avoid dead ends, balance the climbing and export your GPX: the method for a successful gravel ride.
Read the article → SafetyRiding safely: why geolocated SOS changes everything
Solo rides, remote areas, a fall: how a geolocated community SOS can make the difference, and the right habits to adopt.
Read the article → PlanningSafe, gravel or max-climb: choosing your route profile
Each route profile radically changes your track. Here's which to pick based on your bike, your goal and your terrain.
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