decent app for cyclists (and the loved ones back home!)

[johnd]

Started using the Glympse app recently

http://www.glympse.com/what_is_glympse

A nice simple tool that allows you to show someone where you are at anytime
requires GPS obviously, I run it off an i-phone, not sure about androids
The person that you want to show your location to will need to be able to receive a private weblink by either email or text message, they don't need to have the app, just internet access (smart phone or computer)
You can set how long the "Glympse" lasts for before the link expires and they can no longer see you
It does suck a bit of battery life cause its constantly updating your location via GPS
I'd reckon i'd get probably 7+ hours out of the battery on my phone if I was running Glympse and Strava together, plenty long enough to get home and recharge

I find it pretty cool, Mag is always reassured that I'm still moving (even if very slowly!) and neither of us need panic about me being a little bit later than I said

[frankb]

cyclemeter is one i used a few years back when doing solo to Galway - similar idea and were handy also.

[DavidT]

"Real Time GPS Tracker" on Android does the same and it's free.
Tried it this morning on a spin - got good reports of it when I got home.