Explore map
A motorcycle map app that shows what riders actually care about
The Rippin' Explore map is a motorcycle map app built around riding, not driving. Turf, segments, poker stops, meets, popular spots, local tips and rider chatter sit on one map, and places you've already been show as been there. It's free on iPhone and Android.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- On the map
- Turf, segments, stops, meets, tips
- Marks
- Places you've been
What it is
What's on the Explore map
A regular map shows you roads. Explore shows you what's happening on them.
- TurfLand riders have claimed by riding loops, with their names on it.
- SegmentsRoads riders added and a person on the Rippin' team checked, each with its own board.
- Poker stopsShops, cafes, bars and dealerships that deal you a card when you ride in.
- MeetsBike nights, meets, rallies and charity rides near you, ready to RSVP.
- Spots and tipsPopular spots, local tips and rider chatter from riders in the area.
- Been therePlaces you've already been are marked, so new ground stands out.
How it works
How to use a motorcycle map app to find your next ride
- 1
Open Explore
Look at the map around where you are or where you're headed.
- 2
Look for what you want
A segment you haven't ridden, a poker stop for a card, a meet tonight, or turf worth taking.
- 3
Tap Route me here
From any spot on the map, get directions there inside Rippin' or hand off to Apple Maps or Google Maps.
- 4
Or build a loop
Tap roads to build a loop with the loop builder and ride it turn by turn.
- 5
Record and ride
Tap Record Ride so segments, turf, cards and stamps all count.
On a real ride
A free Sunday in a new area
You just moved and don't know the roads. Sunday morning you open Explore. There's a segment twenty minutes out that a local rider added, with ratings from riders who've ridden it. There's a poker stop at a cafe past the end of it, and a bike night at a shop on Wednesday.
You tap Route me here on the segment, ride it, get your coffee and your card at the cafe, and RSVP to Wednesday. On the way home everything you rode is marked been there, so next Sunday you can see exactly which roads are still new.
Fair comparison
What it's good at, and what it isn't
Explore is for finding what to ride and who to ride with. It's not a dedicated navigation app, and Rippin' does not have offline maps. If pure navigation and offline maps are what you need most, REVER and Calimoto are better at that. Plenty of riders use one of them for navigation and Rippin' for everything else. See Rippin' vs REVER and Rippin' vs Calimoto.
Free vs Plus
The whole map is free
Every layer of the Explore map is free, and so is Route me here and the loop builder. Rippin' Plus ($4.99/mo) pays 1.5x points on every ride, gives 25% off turf locks, adds auto-recording and makes AI ride plans unlimited.
Tips
Tips for exploring
- Look for gaps in your been there marks. That's where the new roads are.
- Read the local tips before riding somewhere new. Riders leave the useful stuff there.
- Check for road hazards flagged by riders before you head out. See road and weather alerts.
- Want a bigger view on a laptop? The live web map shows turf, poker stops and riders out now in a browser.
How it connects
Everything on the map pays off
Every layer on Explore ties back to the game. Segments put you on a board, poker stops build your hand for poker runs, new towns stamp your passport, and meets come from the events calendar. All of it pays points when you ride it.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What is the best motorcycle map app for finding rides?
It depends what you need. For finding roads, stops, meets and riders near you, Rippin' Explore puts all of it on one free map. For pure navigation and offline maps, REVER and Calimoto are stronger.
Does Rippin' have offline maps?
No. Rippin' does not have offline maps.
Can Rippin' give me directions?
Yes. Use Route me here from any spot, or build a loop and ride it with turn-by-turn directions in Rippin' or hand it to Apple Maps or Google Maps.
What does been there mean on the map?
Spots you've already been are marked as been there, so the places you haven't ridden stand out.
Is the Explore map free?
Yes. Every layer of the Explore map is free on iPhone and Android.
Find your next road
Download Rippin', open Explore, and see what's been happening on the roads near you. Free on iPhone and Android.