Download CycleTracks

from the iTunes App Store

Selecting a Trip Purpose

• Tap “Trip Purpose” on the Record New Trip screen. We’re 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” from the Trip Purpose chooser. You can always attach an explanatory note to your data before transmitting.
• After making your selection, tap “Save.” You’ll be returned to the Record New Trip screen.

Personal Info

This is completely optional, and, if you choose to participate, only has to be done once. It involves a few basic questions useful to our study, but they’re optional and confidential.

• Tap “Personal Info,” fill out the form, and tap “Save.”

Recording a Bike Trip

• After selecting a trip purpose, tap “Start.”
  The screen will lock and dim, to conserve battery life. At the end of your trip, unlock the phone and tap “Save” to upload your data to the CycleTracks server. Add a comment if you like. You can choose not to save or transmit any trip for any reason. Simply quit the app rather than tapping “Save.” No data will be transmitted.

In order to remind you that the app is running and to save your battery, your iPhone will ring like a bicycle bell and vibrate after 15 minutes, and every 5 minutes thereafter. If CyclesTracks is running when your iPhone battery reaches less than 20 percent of its charge, the app will automatically stop collecting data and quit.

Steps to make sure CycleTracks works properly

• DO NOT push the “Sleep/wake” button on top of your iPhone while running CycleTracks: it will stop recording and you’ll lose your trip data. The app must be visible on your screen in order to work properly; the screen is dimmed to conserve battery life.
• DO NOT push the “Home” (main menu) button while on your ride or CycleTracks will stop recording.
• DO NOT change tracks or playlists in iPhone’s iPod while running CycleTracks. Begin play before starting CycleTracks.
• If you receive a call in the middle of a ride, CycleTracks will stop recording while you are on the phone. When you finish the call, CycleTracks will restart and resume recording.

Sharing your Saved Trip Maps

“Saved Trips” shows maps, dates and start times of your trips. You can share the maps:

• Tap Saved Trips at the bottom of your screen to see your list of previous rides.
• Choose one, zoom in or out, and take a screenshot.
• Share the screenshot via email or download it to your computer.