Download CycleTracks

from Google Play (formerly Android Market)

Recording a Trip

Tap the “Start Recording” button to instantly start recording a bike trip. This will activate the GPS receiver on your phone and begin tracking your ride. You can tap the “Pause” button to temporarily stop or start receiving GPS updates. Click “Finish” when you’re done with your ride.

Thanks to Android’s background-app capability, you don’t need to do anything special to keep CycleTracks running. You can put the phone to sleep or use other apps while recording. The small green CycleTracks icon in the notification bar will keep recording your moves.

In order to remind you that the app is running and to save your battery, your phone will ring like a bicycle bell after 15 minutes, and every 5 minutes thereafter. If CycleTracks is running when your battery reaches less than 10 percent of its charge, the app will automatically stop collecting data and quit.

Selecting a Trip Purpose

PSRC is interested in the MAIN purpose for each trip you make. Think about why you are out and about on your bike to begin with. If you’re unsure how to categorize a trip, select “Other.” You can always attach an explanatory note to your data before transmitting.

Personal Info

Tap “Menu” > “Edit User Info”. This is completely optional, and if you choose to participate this only has to be done once. It involves a few basic questions useful to our study. They are optional and confidential.