Riding Blind with the Calimoto App

[@LambChopRides]

Enjoyed that Bruce! Drone footage was awesome 👍

[@layaboutlout]

10 years back i lived around this way, the nostalgia, quality roads etc makes the heart ache. Nice video great memories.

[@tarmacgorilla]

Been using this App for a month or so. It's the best app out there on the market! Definitely room for improvement, the occasional left turn that isn't there but if you want inspired and have a passion for exploring roads you wouldn't normally ride.. well it does a great job and it can only get better!

[@Meadie69]

I downloaded the app a few days ago and have already been so impressed. The commute will never be the same again (literally).

[@akiraqato]

Thanks. I am a lone rider who discovered this app last year, and have found it very useful. Even use it on the car on occasions for fun. Thank for your review that confirmed my own experience especially with roundabouts and intersections. I have used it in my pocket (no visuals) to navigate through towns and that too works well.

[@MrRsmad69]

Calimoto is brilliant....... But if your phone memory is quite high as mine was on a recent trip then its lagy, but that's down to the phone not the app, good vid, Bruce how could we think you waffle to much that's why we watch you, not just for the rides, reviews etc etc, it's you my friend. I find myself drawn towards positive, kind ppl, what's not to like.... Keep it up your a winner, p.s get yaself up to Suffolk again or I'm quite happy to have a ride out and a brew in Kent. All the best James.

[@teapotone]

Cheers James, that’s very kind of you bud, thank you 👍

[@brucieg69]

I’ve tried the free version and it is good, but I don’t think it’s worth £40 a year for the full version. I know it’s not the same, but the TomTom app costs £13 a year and gives you a winding roads option which I have found to be fantastic.

[@azzha7957]

Great video. Used the app round Shropshire the other days. Took me to place I never knew existed.

[@robertstauffer9892]

I have been using Calimoto, free version for two years. I can only use it in one state for free. I live in Florida. It is quirky but I like it. When I ride out of Florida I pay $6.95 per week to use it in another state. I am still working so I do not get out of the state but once or twice a year on the bike. The roads you are on are beautiful, I have to go to North Carolina to find great riding. South Florida is very flat.

[@andyb3331]

Epic production Bruce and some top tunes - a proper bikers Vid 👌

[@teapotone]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@paulsmyth497]

Cracking video Bruce.. I was riding behind you mate. and what a superb ride ....... in the virtual world for me 🙄. Finally sorted my Nav / phone mount choices after months of looking on line and looking at two of your vids today.. Calimoto and Ulimateaddons. Brilliant. Thank you mate. Sorted now, and for way less than the Garmin Zumo - that I was thinking of 👍

[@teapotone]

Nice one Paul, great choice 👍

[@markmundy3435]

Never been an APP fan, instead always used a GPS when out on the bike. But what the hell, you gotta try these things, right! If for nothing else, just for the random ride calculator, Calimoto is well worth it. I've not used it yet as an A to B navigation tool (that's an easy thing for any app to do), but the round trip calculator, try'd it, love it! In an area you don't know and want to ride the best roads, or even one you think you do know, it's got you covered. No more working out which might be the best roads and trying to string a route together, just let it do its thing and enjoy. I'm a total convert.

[@phantombigballs8165]

Phon3s are miles better now than any stand alone GPS

[@markmundy3435]

@@phantombigballs8165 Right up until you're in the middle of nowhere with no phone signal. Apart from that, yes I agree.

[@phantombigballs8165]

@@markmundy3435 hardly anywhere like that now though and if your route is already loaded it still gives directions 👍

[@teapotone]

Just download the offline map for whatever country you’ll be riding in and you’re sorted 👍

[@Mrmarginofsafety]

8000 miles using calimoto, the good: mostly chooses good to great roads in rural areas may send you down gravel or farm roads better left unridden. The bad: losing cellphone connection locks you into the route with no change options (same as google or wayz) so plan your route to a restaurant with wifi to change up.

[@ninja636dac]

Nice one Mr Teapot. Great way to start the day, thanks very much.

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

I did try the Calimoto app, and couldn't get on with it. BUT your video has convinced me to try it again. Looking forward to seeing your next video on the app. Spain looks 👌 awesome. Hopefully going to Toro one day!

[@chrisgleeson662]

Went out to Toro last year and pretty much did the route you did, I got to ride past the lake that you had to miss, it's stunning up there. Now you have a reason to go back and check it out when this madness ends, I know I will be!

[@teapotone]

It’s an awesome place isn’t it Chris 👍

[@gregspinks8487]

👍TP one,after watching your video I have downloaded the calimoto app looks great. brilliant editing on your video dude 👌 R1 Greg 😁🖐️

[@terryl7855]

Beautiful place and great editing! Enjoyed that :)

[@teapotone]

Cheers Terry 👍

[@chr11sf]

Our lass remembers the A-366 to El Burgo very well....We rented a GS back in Feb down there and we had to make a pit stop half way for her to throw up....lol, don't make pillions like they used too 😂....Thanks for taking us along bud.

[@willhorsley2105]

Following TP1’s recommendation for this app I tried it on Sunday in Northumberland and it took me down some lovely little roads and lanes which I would not otherwise have used so it’s a big 👍👍 from me!

[@teapotone]

Great stuff 👍

[@tonygaynor889]

Hi Bruce. Calimoto routes can be exported from your PC and uploaded to your sat nav on the GS. Do it from your home base or if (when we can) abroad Pick a start place and it will generate routes. I was using Rever but I find calimoto easier and quicker. Love the vids keep living your life.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Anthony, aye it’s so easy to use isn’t it, I use it for all my route planning g now

[@SX1000ninja]

So glad you've done this vid on the Calimoto. I've been struggling with it compared with Google and Waze. All about knowing how to use the tools properly. Nice one Bruce 🙏👍🏍

[@skuminator]

10:15 damn I was thinking this looks too familiar, my grandparents live there in Spain. Cheers man, I hope to get my motorcycle soon.

[@marcusrichardson3472]

What an awesome film, thanks!! I find Calimoto by far the best if you’re just going out for a blast and want to discover some new roads.

[@marklloyd9472]

Enjoyed video I'm a new follower. I'm an english guy living in Asturias northern Spain if you like mountains and plenty of twisty pop over , I dont have a GS yet 😂😂 riding my old V max it hard work for this old guy ,,

[@Gaz1za21]

Downloaded but not sure when I’ll get a chance to test it out with DIY this weekend; on the up side, back commuting 120 miles to the office from Wednesday so a great chance to test it on the run home👍😊👌

[@MarkoCoomo]

It is rather good. Done a bunch of test rides with it .. intend to pay for two weeks on UK/Scotland trip .. if it's good on that, I'll be buying the lifetime maps I think.

[@mcfugle]

Big man glad you did this vid Spanish roads and scenery on a bike and intro to the app 👏 i found the calimoto app through your vids used it now and luv it thanks for the awesome vids 🏍🏍🏍

[@DjSkipAlexander]

Just watched the full video in HD, amazing route

[@teapotone]

Cheers Skip 👍

[@JoseSanchez-ht4cc]

I’m in Chilches Costa. You’ve ridden quite a few of my regular roads, but let me know next time you’re over and I’d be happy to tow you around.

[@garyday9438]

Stonking ride TP1, well done Calimoto, been thinking of taking the yearly subscription and follow this am going to go ahead.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Gary, it’s well worth it bud, I don’t use a SatNav anymore 👍

[@thingsido6067]

What a stunning scenery omg! And riding a GS on these Spanish roads makes it even more stunning. This defines "living your life" I guess lol

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha yes absolutely, living the dream there! 👍

[@aminbazdeep6417]

Hi TP one, nice video and excellent presentaion. I noticed you passed through TEBA and thought I would give a heads up for Mark Comar who runs a bike and accommodation set up there. He's a decent guy to deal with and its a good set up he runs. Visited him once and had a ball. Andalucia is awsome. Good bikes and great location. Downside for me is that I took the wife and there are not enough shops and beaches for her. She got a bit bored. But if you are on your own or with mates its a belter. Awrite gadge, keep them coming!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Amin 👍

[@UncleLongbeard]

those birds were probably the black vultures. Talking about the bumpy roads I actually think it's doable that the app would read the gyro sensor from the mobile and if there's a lot of movement it would mark the road as bumpy... Just an idea. Cheers

[@ross5506]

Thanks so much , I always wanted to know more about that app. Since I live in southern Ontario Canada, probably the least challenging roads maybe I can find something with corner's. 🇨🇦

[@dalehawkes1698]

Great video again Bruce I use it over my sat nav now 👍 I do find here in Suffolk it does like to put me on little back roads with grass in the middle I must be doing something wrong but I still give it 9 out of ten looking forward to seeing the part two you may have a solution live your life bud 👍👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks Dale, Aye you have to adapt your ‘twisty-meter’ selection depending on where you are riding. I never really use the far right ‘most twisty’ option, generally the middle two 👍

[@IanTed]

Used it a lot lately and impressed, pays to check the waypoints though as it does get a few abstract ideas especially in towns and villages. Shall we say it can send you on a few strange detours, overall though a great app.

[@curnobullen]

Great video Bruce. I have the App on my phone but never really used it, think it’s time to give it a go 👍.

[@Twinpot1962]

Great vid. Hitting the Picos next week, so will give this app a go 👍

[@moody9931]

It is a decent sat nav. Has on more than one occasion sent me down a tiny single lane track. One got so bad I had to turn around and go back. Street triple is not meant for gravel 🤣

[@teapotone]

Yeah you need to keep an eye on the ‘twisty meter’ depending on where you are riding. I don’t use the most twisty option really, generally just the middle two options 👍

[@theonlyredspecial]

Great video. I’ll be checking this app out in more detail ASAP.

[@Ravan_Caw]

Great blog. Liked the edit cuts with the music transitions, the stop start. Definitely have learned some editing skills great job Bruce great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 (Ps was the app any good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻)

[@FRANCOTORO]

Great video... I just downloaded Cali and was pleasantly surprised with the look and features. My only concern is ensuring it has speed cameras and accident black spots to assist us further...

[@niallmatthews2801]

You're a lucky man Bruce! Great spin, reminds me of how I ride, only a lot more coffee stops 😉

[@scaff3450]

Looked a great ride wish the app would re root when road closed etc had this trouble with it here in uk and had to change to google maps to get me on the correct road again

[@stevebolton8471]

That’s interesting, it has always re-routed for me if I ignore the instructions because of a road closure.

[@scaff3450]

Steve Bolton maybe its to do with the signal on phone Steve as I was in a really bad area

[@stevebolton8471]

Yes that’s why I want offline maps downloaded

[@scaff3450]

Steve Bolton I’m doing now thanks Steve

[@Lochwood92]

Yeh I've found myself going to a location in the highlands and setting a 100 mile round trip. Never look back. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sidawaytube]

I do love the app, but as has been said the detour feature, or lack of one is annoying. 1st time I rode with i came across a flooded road so turned around expecting the app to find another route which I thought it had ....4 miles later and I was back at the flooded rode.. I listen to the app through my sena so rely on the spoken directions only. Great app though just needs developing a bit more. Also it doesn't recognise places such as the 'Horseshoe pass' in Wales. Cheers for the vid 👍

[@stephenalbert856]

Nice. vid Bruce, I have always said I have Nav6 why do I need Calimoto. Just used it to plot a route and then its a piece of piss to put it into Nav 6. Forget base camp. Thanks mate.

[@hyperthunk]

Great ride bud, agree we should ask for a "rate this road" feature, and they definitely need to sort a detour feature. It is a cracking app for finding awesome roads though...

[@simonrobinson7536]

Looks like you had a cracking enjoyable day

[@27jollytall]

My ideal roads. I prefer these to the really tight mountain passes with really tight hairpins that slow the other traffic right down. And no better bike to enjoy it, for me.

[@brentrichardson3366]

Just got the app, just wish we had more awesome roads like that here in NZ. Cheers

[@paulpartridge2674]

Really enjoyed that one Bruce 👍🍺 Love to get to Toro one day .

[@cpierce213]

What is your jacket brand and is it available in the states?

[@marcushill9021]

Good to see you getting back to what you do best . Your cinematography is still one of the best in any vlog on here keep up the good work and when are you going to do part 2 bru time with Sam manicome??

[@teapotone]

Thanks Marcus, I really do appreciate that. I’ll get Sam back on ASAP bud 👍

[@beetrek4024]

Just got it on my phone looks brilliant

[@waltbarbour207]

Crackin video Bruce, I'll need to give Calimoto a go. I'm hoping I can plan a route on the online version and then transfer it to my Garmin, I'll look into that. PS Embalses are reservoirs.

[@booshallmighty]

Have you thought about getting one of those Chinese phone holders designed to fit in your nav holder? Got one the other day, pretty amazing considering how much BMW charge for something similar.

[@teapotone]

Yep I’ve been using them for about 2yrs now, great wee things 👍

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Great route around Spain and very entertaining, have used the free version of Cali moto a few times but question you might be able to answer, can the routes be downloaded in a version that can then be uploaded to a dedicated satnav such as the Nav VI?

[@stevebolton8471]

I don’t think you can do that although I haven’t tried it. You can plan your routes on the calimoto website first and as you are logged in the routes are automatically synchronised with your phone app.

[@marcelblais4688]

incredible video! quality is awesome!

[@JoseSanchez-ht4cc]

You should’ve got a shot with the King of Scots memorial in Teba :-) My mum is from Teba and I ride up there regularly.

[@rogershermanmusic]

"My initial reaction to using the app in a strange place" Man, the jokes just write themselves.

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

I've fair enjoyed this one big chap!

[@scramblermatt]

Hi Bruce, sorry if it’s been covered but could you tell me how you export gpx files on calimoto? Been inspired to try it from you and Richy but can’t work this bit out! Cheers and keep up the good work! Matt

[@mattstorey3890]

Tried it. Kept getting email notifications on IOS stuck on the screen which would not clear automatically. Everything else cleared fine. My gloves are not screen interactive so was stuck with half a screen navigating. Gave up and returned using Waze. Otherwise it is very good.

[@brianmwei]

Has Part 2 been posted?

[@89siver]

Does this app take into consideration dangerous areas to be avoided, tarmac and off-roading routes?( i would not like to take alloy wheels on the off-road) In Brazil can be a really big problem to take a wrong turn...

[@paullee6663]

@Andre Almeida I'm pretty sure it sticks to 'proper' classified roads, that is, what you would see on a road map / atlas. (I have the 'free' app but not used it much yet) I suggest you download the 'free' version and give it a try. I'll be honest, I don't like trusting a satnav 'completely' in this way, Even TomTom, Garmin etc get 'confused' sometimes. Never disregard what you already know would be my advice. :-)

[@jeffandrews6225]

Who is the singer?

[@NorthernMotovlog]

Ey up, I got this app after watching this review.. and you nailed it... it’s a Beltin set up... will be using meself both on the bike and in the car 😂👍

[@teapotone]

Nice to hear bud, glad you’re enjoying it 👍

[@NorthernMotovlog]

@@teapotone only the twisty stuff though 😂👍

[@darrenbemrose5381]

Hi Bruce will the free version track my Iron Butt 1000mile ride, save & share? Great Vid as usual! 👍👍

[@hughiemg2]

Great video, does it generate gpx files of the routes? I use a beeline which you can import gpx files to as I don't have a phone mount friendly bike

[@teapotone]

Yep you can import/export gpx files easily via the website. The website and app sync seamlessly

[@hughiemg2]

@@teapotone thanks for the quick reply!

[@whylie74]

If those were the lakes I think they were, you missed out big time, very twisty, very scenic but it's one end of the king's walk from/to Malaga, so abit touristy with the added chance of face planting into the front of a coach, on top of into a cliff, off a cliff or into the lake.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, the road looked amazing on the map! 👍

[@philc7135]

Does your phone obscure the bikes TFT or is that just the angle of your camera?

[@Tom_baz]

Only issue i have with calimoto is the battery usage, my Samsung s9 went from 100% to empty in less than an hour while using it. No other app has ever got close to that, Google maps can run for hours and hours no problem. I'd be interested to know if anyone else had this problem

[@wadewells9214]

I now keep phone plugged into charger, or recharge at lunch stops.

[@nickhiggins2949]

Hi Teapot, great vids, very informative. I'm new to Calimoto- where do you find GPX routes to upload? And what's that phone holder you're using? Thanks, Nick.

[@adejones8846]

Bruce, how do you find the ultimate add-ons case? I was thinking of a Quad Lock but I've read horror stories about it breaking the camera due to vibrations, can you use the AA case with gloves on? Great vid as always! Ade

[@scottc3]

Hi Bruce, wondering how this compares to the mobile version of My Route App, This also has an offline function which proved invaluable when we were in France and the Garmin stopped working due to their 'hacking' incident which affected all Garmin (& BMW Nav) devices globally.

[@pythongrun]

Do you get the right amount of advance notice for directions through your BT as I don’t have a phone holder (due to risk of damaging my phone)?

[@teapotone]

You can alter the speed of the voice notifications in the app. If you aren’t going to use a phone holder and want to rely on purely voice navigation, then I’d set it at quite a quick speed, as I found the voice navigation sometimes too late for the turn. I mute it anyway and just rely on the visuals

[@adira2640]

please review your backpack. thank you...

[@johnmacdonald8846]

112.9 you naughty boy 😂🤣 I've used the app a few time now and I great its like getting lost but it know were you are 👍👍

[@Mysticfizz24]

Question about the app: I have the free trial and find the navigation instruction volume is way to low. I’ve turned it up in the app but while playing tunes through the pactalk bold, either packtalk has to be turned up way to loud to hear the instructions, or the volume down so music volume is bearable, but then you can’t hear the app instructions. Does that make sense and has anyone else experienced this? 🤷‍♂️ Keep the videos coming chap 🤘

[@richardjustice7981]

Hi Fergus. I had this exact issue to the point I stopped using the free version. However I have found a media volume control at the top of the settings menu which has improved it no end. Gonna have another stab at it. Hopes this helps you too.

[@Mysticfizz24]

Richard Justice Thanks for that Richard, will give it a look and see what I can find 👍

[@WillCarroll44]

Love the video,especially the music (who is it?), calimoto app is great, I use it all the time. By the way, have you got the quickest growing beard in the world! Cheers Bruce👍

[@Peakwanderer]

5:09 Up where ? :P

[@yummyguinness]

Love this app for a while now. I am glad the free version is good because the premium is WAY too expensive IMO!

[@subscricoesmotard7288]

you just have very limited maps... only your region, not even your country

[@dalehawkes1698]

Forgot to say was the app live or did you download Spain b4 you went as I had problems with signal in Scotland the other week people have recommended loading b4 the journey 👍

[@teapotone]

I used it live, didn’t have any signal issues in Spain - Andorra was a nightmare though as I had no phone signal there so you need the offline maps for there. I’ve just spent a week in Wales and again I lost signal once so just switched to offline maps and it was perfect 👍

[@ianbriden7907]

Teapotone..how quickly does your beard grow?at the start of the video it's quite short for you,but by the end when you are summarising your Calimoto trip it's inches longer.Whats going on fella?

[@motor_ma77]

107 of the curve rating.. wow best I get is 50 round in the West Midlands.. Not jealous at all 😲😳

[@T1Cybernetic]

Odd question but is there any way to change the default calimoto free map? Mines got half the sea covered and hardly any land!

[@simonrawson7335]

Summer plumage back then i see! The birds are griffon vultures btw.

[@SololaneMvlog]

My 2 concerns are … battery life of the phone if no USB port on the bike, and the price being so high… in 4 years or less you’d have paid for a full gps system that can last you a lifetime instead.

[@teapotone]

Personally I don’t know anyone who has kept a gps/satnav for more than 4 years before they’ve updated it 🤷‍♂️ Calimoto is £50 a year for the full Premium membership - so after 4yrs that’s £200. You won’t get a new Garmin or tomTom bike specific gps for that, it’s £300+ Battery life of your phone - yes it drains your phone battery fairly quickly, my iPhone 11Pro last about an hour and a half to two hours, but I always carry a power pack in my rucksack so just power from that.

[@theoneandonlyzulu3342]

" it's about 25 to 11" *looks up at clock* Me: is this live?

[@teapotone]

😂

[@Desmo904]

It's a shame the way your phone hides the speedo like that...almost like you planned it? Hehehe! Going to try that app here in Seattle, Ta!

[@amishrider]

This is great stuff. When/If covid f*@ks off you should plan a tour of Europe either with Calimoto, similar to this, or as a "best roads in Europe" kind of thing.

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

If those Birds are the size of a Labrador, then they more than likely Griffon Vultures

[@1992bakerboy]

I think the app is great but It always kill my battery in less than a hour. Even if it’s on charge.

[@joshcraig3860]

Yeah I don’t have a phone mount on my bike yet and it can definitely get confusing when you can’t see the map but I enjoy getting lost 😂

[@paulcreasey5037]

Hi have you got any promos going with calimoto? Also may be me being not social media savvy but can’t find your instagram

[@teapotone]

Just replied Paul to your insta DM 👍

[@tvsv9095]

Looks like a good app. Does it give you the option to exclude unclassified roads? I really wish sat navs would include that as an option, I've been caught too many times by the sat nav taking me down single track, gravel / moss down the centre type roads. At best, they're unpleasant, at worst they're dangerous on a bike!

[@ericwheatcroft9394]

Used my calimoto on the weekend couldn't stop the navigation whilst riding, is this a safety feature.

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨🇨🇦👍🏻 love to get there one day.