Navigate as a local
Imagine descending a winding road, hands firm on the handlebars, glancing down briefly to see exactly how the next blind turn unfolds—like having a local’s course knowledge at your fingertips. That’s the experience The One brings to every ride: intuitive navigation that keeps you focused and engaged on the road ahead. Designed by Absolute Cycling, The One transforms navigation into a seamless, distraction-free part of the journey.
Seamless Route Planning and Syncing
Setting up a route on The One is refreshingly simple. Upload your .gpx file directly from your mobile device—whether it’s sent via WhatsApp, email, or a cloud drive like Google Drive. You can plan routes in advance from the comfort of your smartphone without needing The One powered on. Once saved, routes are securely stored in the Absolute Cycling cloud and will automatically sync to The One the next time it’s powered on, via Bluetooth or WiFi.
When you’re ready to ride, The One streamlines the experience further: a single tap gives you instant access to start your route, or even a specific planned route for the day. No digging through menus or hunting for favorites—The One eliminates pre-ride hassle so you can dive straight into the experience.
Planning routes ahead also eliminates last-minute stress. Whether gearing up for a tour with friends or a personal adventure, you’ll avoid the common scramble of loading a route at the last moment—a relief for many cyclists accustomed to setup headaches.
Effortless Navigation, Every Pedal of the Way
Once on the road, The One’s navigation is designed to guide you intuitively. If you’re not at the route’s starting point, it automatically calculates the best way to join your planned route. You can even pick up the route mid-way, and The One will guide you seamlessly from your current position, adjusting for the intended direction of travel.
And if you deviate from your planned route? No problem. The One instantly recalculates a logical, cyclist-specific route to get you back on track—no distractions, no prompts. It just works.
Approaching turns is as smooth as it gets. The One alerts you 300 meters before each turn with a subtle beep and displays the next move. If there’s another turn soon after, you’ll see that too—allowing for anticipatory, uninterrupted navigation. This information is presented as a dropdown header across all screens, ensuring you never miss a direction, even if you’re checking other data like elevation profiles.
With a focus on rapid glance recognition, the navigation screen is tailored for instant orientation. A bright red marker indicates your current position and direction, while the minimalist map design, developed through iterative testing, ensures clarity with high-contrast colors and essential information only. This lets you recognize your location and route in a fraction of a second, minimizing screen time and keeping your focus on the road.
Intuitive Map Functionality
To enhance flexibility, The One provides two zoom levels when you’re riding without a route and three when a route is active, offering views ranging from immediate surroundings to a comprehensive overview. Using the app, you can quickly install any map to The One. After selecting a map, The One downloads it automatically over WiFi in just minutes. This minimalistic design choice ensures clarity without overcomplicating the experience, empowering you to navigate confidently without fiddling with settings mid-ride.
With The One, navigation becomes a part of your natural rhythm on the road. It’s more than a device; it’s an intuitive riding companion that removes friction from your journey, ensuring every ride is smooth, safe, and completely your own.
