Ovi Maps doesn't have a dedicated cycling mode, but if you're heading away from major highways its pedestrian function is perfect. It brings completely free maps to those using pedal power. Whether you're riding on B-roads or across fields, it’s a great way of getting free navigation and makes it easier than ever to get where you’re going. What you’ll need We used the Nokia E72 to navigate when cycling. The build quality is excellent with a robust metal casing that stands up to knocks and drops so it should still look fine when you get back to the office. Ovi Maps navigation on the Nokia E72 also works if you're wearing gloves, as the hardware buttons are easy to use and responsive. That's important when you’re hurtling along on two wheels, and a must-have for off-road cycling. The Nokia E72 isn’t the only Nokia phone you’ll be able to get free maps for, however. Ovi Maps is also compatible with the following handsets: Nokia X6. Nokia N97 Mini. Nokia N97. Nokia N86. Nokia E72. Nokia E71. Nokia E66. Nokia E55. Nokia E52. Nokia C5. Nokia 6730 Classic. Nokia 6720 Classic. Nokia 6710. Nokia 5800. Nokia 5235. Nokia 5230. Good Things come to those who navigate Good Things is a free service from Nokia that lets you find and share anything that’s going on in your area with other users of it's mobile navigation service. You’ll can access Good Things on your PC or Mac at maps.ovi.com. Once you’ve located something cool, type it into your Nokia and you're ready to ride. Direct line If you’re in the countryside, away from roads and buildings, you’ll can use Ovi Maps' Straight Line mode. This shows you the direct route to your destination at all times which is great for cyclists itching to ride off-road. Don’t be alone One of the things we like most about Ovi Maps is how easy it is to share your location and get friends to come and join you. Simply click on the map and you’ll see the option to send the location to friends. You can also share your location from the main menu. Click on Share Location and you can send details and even photographs to Facebook. Get some direction Ovi Maps digital compass works with your phone's accelerometer to figure out which way you're facing. It then makes it easy to track where you've been and find your way back,. Setting up the compass is as simple as waving your phone in a figure of eight. Little red tyre tracks When you travel somewhere on foot, or pedal across country using pedestrian mode on your phone, Ovi Maps shows your route with little red footprints. Even when you're cycling it's handy, showing you the route you've travelled so when you want to go home, simply follow the trail show onscreen. /0.jpg" width="150" />

Ovi Maps doesn't have a cycling mode, but it hardly needs one when the driving mode is so well made. Easily capable of cutting your commute by bike, it has some major benefits over Ovi Maps' pedestrian mode too, which makes it the go-to choice when navigating on the road. Maps react quickly when you’re moving and you’ll be directed the correct way down one-way streets. Just make sure you switch off the motorway function, and you're all set to pedal! What you’ll need We used the Nokia E72 to take Ovi Maps' free navigation for a spin. It’s ideally suited to biking. The aluminium casing makes it tough enough to survive the daily commute and even stand up to bumps and knocks. We don't advise wearing earphones when cycling, as you'll need all of your senses to stay safe. Instead crank up the volume to get verbal directions from your handset’s speakers. The E72 we took for a spin was loud enough for us to make 0ut directions, and the on-screen routes bright and clear. You could also switch to beeps which indicate when it’s time to turn, and allow you to glance at the screen when necessary. The E72's hardware buttons are its killer feature, since they let you use Ovi Maps while wearing cycling gloves. You don’t have to be restricted to a Nokia E72 to get free maps, though. The following Nokia phones are also compatible: Nokia X6. Nokia N97 Mini. Nokia N97. Nokia N86. Nokia E72. Nokia E71. Nokia E66. Nokia E55. Nokia E52. Nokia C5. Nokia 6730 Classic. Nokia 6720 Classic. Nokia 6710. Nokia 5800. Nokia 5235. Nokia 5230. Find your favourites You can save frequently used journeys like your commute as favourites in Nokia navigation, either directly on your mobile or via maps.ovi.com. To add your favourite journeys to your Nokia phone, just hook it up to your PC, fire up Ovi Maps and press Sync, or Synchronise with Ovi.com from within its menus. See the world The onscreen directions in Nokia’s mobile navigation software are excellent, with clear maps and a coloured marker highlighting the direction you need to travel in. Even on a device such as the Nokia E7 which has a relatively small screen, it’s still simple to see where you have to go. Look ahead The Ovi Maps digital compass keeps you on track by showing you the direction you should be headed in. Configuring it is simple. When you first fire up Ovi Maps, you'll be asked to wave your Nokia in a figure of eight which calibrates the sensors. To the left or to the right One of the most invaluable features in Nokia's free mapping software is lane guidance. This shows you where you should be on larger roads and when you're approaching roundabouts, helping you stay safe and get the jump on the rest of the traffic. Find your way When moving through traffic, it's easy to take a wrong turn on your bike. If you do, Nokia's free navigation will quickly and automatically reroute you, sending you down new streets to make sure you get where you were originally going. /0.jpg" width="150" />