as a highly health conscious city, and an increasingly 'green' city, bicycle use is encouraged in rio de janeiro as a means to keep traffic and pollution down to minimal levels - yet for individuals new to the city cycling in rio can be slightly confusing as there is a maze of cycle lanes, and bike shops, that are sometimes difficult to locate, which is where the smart phone app, rio de bicicleta, comes in.

designed to gather all the useful information necessary for cyclists to successfully navigate themselves across rio, the app lists the locations of cycle lanes, bike racks, rental points, and bike shops, across the city - all locations are supported by interactive and updated maps, that cover all areas of the city, including parts of neighboring niterói. - more information on this page, or via i-tunes here.

a very useful app for cyclists in both rio de janeiro city, and the state, is bicicletando (cycling)  downloadable on this page - the utility provides guides, routes, and  even games for all bike aficionados - also available via itunes on this page.