If you are a bike enthusiasts ( mountain bike and/or road bike ) and you own a Windows Mobile device with a GPS receiver, then this PC + Windows Mobile app is going to be your best friend. The app has got an excelent feature list :

• keep a track of their achievements:
  • where they have been,
  • how long ,
  • how fast,
  • how high,
• have a navigation help using GPX file to discover new tracks (you can download some from various web sites including excellent ones as www.bikely.com or www.bikeradar.com or else www.nobmob.com ),
• export their data to Google Maps / Google Earth or other mapping softwares,
• monitor in real time and afterwards the evolution of their performances,
• have a moving map software that can work with any raster map (calibration software provided to make your own map with any picture),
• have instant data (current/average/max speed), current/climb/descent altitude.

This application comes with its Windows Desktop companion to analyze and store your performances, calibrate your raster maps and manage your files library.

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BasicGPS is software application designed primarily for Geocaching, and runs on Phones and PDAs equipped with the Windows Mobile 5.0/6.0/6.1 Operating System. One of the main features of BasicGPS is that the application actually speaks to you, providing a range and bearing to the cache site. This is particularly useful in areas of ‘high muggle activity’. You can put the phone in your pocket, use headphones, and the voice will guide you to the cache site!

BasicGPS Features :
- Provides Spoken Directions (range and bearing) from your location to the selected cache.
- Imports cache files in GPX or LOC format from www.geocaching.com (including pocket queries)
- Realtime cache ‘Radar’ shows your location and that of the cache for quicker finds.
- Displays Distances and Altitudes in Miles/Feet or Kilometers/Meters.
- Displays Coordinates in Degrees, Minutes or Decimal Degrees format.
- Check your location online at GoogleMaps: See your location and the cache site.
- Works with Built-in or External GPS Modules via the MS Intermediate Driver.
- Displays the cache info from GPX files – including hints.
- Very Simple to use: Just point the Compass arrow at the blue box till you reach the cache!
- Allows you to mark a cache as ‘Found’ or ‘Not Found’
- Displays Full Cache Name and ‘GC’ Code on Search Screen.
- Plays Audio Warning when no Valid GPS Fix is available.
- Fix added for European users with Decimal Separator Issues.
- A new ‘Delete All’ function to clear all cache data in one go.
- Export Current Position as LOC File.
- Various Enhancements to the ‘All Caches’ Screen.
- Now Supports European and Asian character fonts.
- GPX Data Screen Shows Cache Name/Code/Type/Difficulty/Terrian/Full Decscription and Hints.
- Limited Support for Nav Keys Added.
- Automatic 60 Second Refresh on Map Screen Update Added.
- Direct link from Main Screen to GPX View Screen added.
- Fix for ‘Near Meridian’ Issue (’NaN’ value reported) Implemented.
- Simple Compass Display Implemeted.
- Silence GPS Warnings Audio.
- Displays Finder Log entries in GPX files.
- Map page now with Satellite View Option.

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G-Watch is a pocket pc freeware which combines stopwatch, countdown timer and geocaching ( on GPS enabled device ) in to a single finger friendly app. You can use it as a simple countdown timer when you are cooking something or use it as a stopwatch.

Features:

• Supported devices: all devices with Windows Mobile 5, Windows Mobile 6 and Windows Mobile 6.1 (with touchscreen only!)
• Multiple language support
• Create unlimited stopwatches which can measure time, keep track of your position, speed and distance using a GPS device (built-in, wired or bluetooth)
• Start unlimited countdown timers which remind you by playing a sound file or vibrate
• Do some geocaching by specifying unlimited coordinates, G-Watch informs you about the distance to your target and displays a compass to help you hunting your treasures.
• Personalize G-Watch to your needs: you can use metric or imperial units, auto-split after a specified time, distance or after each lap based on your GPS position, and much more.
• G-Watch offers a smooth graphical interface which is easily accessible without a stylus and fast.
• Look at the screenshots to see all pages you’ll find in G-Watch

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GCz is a pocket pc software for Geocaching.

Features :

• Seek cache by “Address/Postal Code/Geocache Code/GPS location”.
• Cache list and detail infomation. (Title/Owner/Description/Hint/Log/Map/etc…)
• Post cache log.
• Pickup and Drop TB/GC.
• GPS Monitor.
• Mobile GoogleMap.
• AppToDate

Requirements

• Windows Mobile 5/6 Professional device
• Mobile Google Maps (free download from Google)
• Internet Connection (flat rate connection recommended!)

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Sanoodi is the easy way to map, review and share your outdoor activities. You can use Sanoodi to explore outdoor routes and activities, to meet like-minded people and to share what you love doing. Sanoodi is available online and on GPS enabled mobile phones and PDAs.

Explore
The world is covered by Sanoodi. Routes stretching millions of kilometres across the globe have been uploaded by the Sanoodi community. You can use Sanoodi’s maps to find routes that are local to you, the most recent routes anywhere, including ones being created live. Sanoodi covers all kinds of activity at all levels of difficulty. So whether you enjoy casual walks, distance running, extreme kayaking or all of these activities, you’ll find routes you can explore and people that like those things too.

Meet
Sanoodi includes many thousands of people who enjoy outdoor activities. You can meet them by joining groups or forming your own, taking part in events, creating hubs or simply by talking to them. Groups are free to create and can be based on activities, a location, the mobile or PDA you use, as well as things like, equipment you love or a favorite website. Hubs are also free to set up, they can be individuals, clubs or businesses and they will be into, or connected to, outdoor activities. Hubs are very much part of the Sanoodi community. You will see them on maps if they are located near a route and alongside relevant information.

Share
Sanoodi is home to exciting adventures and inspiring adventurers. Join in by sharing your routes, images and thoughts. You can create new routes, edit old ones, add images and comments to routes and build up your Sanoodi profile. Sanoodi gives you the tools to control who you share with and to protect your privacy. You can let everyone see your routes and where you live or restrict access to your activities. Your home address always remains private.

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BasicGPS is software application designed primarily for Geocaching, and runs on Phones and PDAs equipped with the Windows Mobile 5.0/6.0/6.1 Operating System. The software is offered to the global geocaching community free of charge. One of the main features of BasicGPS is that the application actually speaks to you, providing a range and bearing to the cache site. This is particularly useful in areas of ‘high muggle activity’. You can put the phone in your pocket, use headphones, and the voice will guide you to the cache site!

BasicGPS Features :
- Provides Spoken Directions (range and bearing) from your location to the selected cache.
- Imports cache files in GPX or LOC format from www.geocaching.com (including pocket queries)
- Realtime cache ‘Radar’ shows your location and that of the cache for quicker finds.
- Displays Distances and Altitudes in Miles/Feet or Kilometers/Meters.
- Displays Coordinates in Degrees, Minutes or Decimal Degrees format.
- Mapping via GoogleMaps: shows your location and the cache site.
- Direct Link to wap.geocaching.com for true paperless caching!
- Works with Built-in or External GPS Modules via the MS Intermediate Driver.
- Displays the cache info from GPX files – including hints.
- Very Simple to use: Just point the Compass arrow at the blue box till you reach the cache!
- Allows you to mark a cache as ‘Found’ or ‘Not Found’
- Displays Full Cache Name and ‘GC’ Code on Search Screen.
- Plays Audio Warning when no Valid GPS Fix is available.

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