Bike Tracker

Bike Tracker Free App

Rated 3.70/5 (20) —  Free Android application by PC Ability

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About Bike Tracker

There are loads of apps out there for Android that track bike rides, runs, and other physical activities, so why create a new one? I wrote Bike Tracker because I found that all of the other trackers were weak in key areas that were important to me. I didn't care about social sharing of my routes, nor did I did own heart rate monitors and other Bluetooth-attached accessories. I didn't go cycling to train for anything, I just went out to enjoy myself, and what I really wanted was an app that could track my rides and provide conversion from GPX format into Google Earth-friendly KML files without the need to connect to an online service. In fact, the app does not require an internet connection, unless you opt to display a map.

I was also rather disillusioned with the available spoken turn-by-turn direction apps out there, and so I've written what I believe is a superior turn-by-turn engine into Bike Tracker. It gives timely and accurate turn instructions, and will talk you back onto the course if you ever take a wrong turn or drift off route. The app also connects directly with your "Ride with GPS" account, so you can gain immediate access to all your cycling routes in just a few taps.

Furthermore, I wanted highly-customizable voice feedback that used whatever TTS engine was set as the default on my device. Most apps provide voice feedback to some degree, but as those apps are designed to work in multiple languages, not much seems to be done to clean up the way various tidbits of information are spoken. Bike Tracker is written solely in English, and so great pains have been taken to present spoken information (especially times-of-day) in a manner that is familiar to English-speaking users. I even give you the power to tweak the parameters used by the turn-by-turn algorithm, so that it can be tailored to best suit your needs.

I've also provided a large array of information that you can choose to have spoken, including; total riding time; total moving time; total stopped time; distance; time-of-day; start time; average GPS accuracy; and worst GPS readings. You can select which of these pieces of information is spoken, in which order it is spoken, and you can customize the fixed spoken words that surround the information (such as "Total distance is 3.5 kilometers" or "You've traveled 3.5 kilometers" for example).

Also included are flexible methods of presenting different information each time the app speaks. For instance, I have a large amount of information I want spoken each kilometer, but at the half-kilometer I have the app ONLY announce the distance. The combinations are virtually endless.

What and how information is spoken is defined in a PROFILE, and you can create as many profiles as you like. For example, I have two very similar profiles that differ only in how much is spoken. One speaks LOTS of verbose information for when I'm on solo rides, while the other speaks minimal information for when I'm on rides with others.

Another feature lets you designate "Quiet Apps". Whenever any of the quiet apps are in the foreground, Bike Track will SHUT-UP and say nothing. You can assign apps like calls handles (both stock and VoIP), push-to-talk services, voice recorders, etc, where you simply do no want to be interrupted by spoken information from Bike Tracker.

During rides, you can invoke a SECONDARY SUMMARY that starts from zero, but doesn't change the PRIMARY SUMMARY that may be returned to once the secondary summary is of no further value. This is handy for ride-within-a-ride situations.

Once a ride is over, the recorded GPX file can be converted into a KML (without having rely on an online service), ready for display on Google Earth using their route fly-over feature. If you need to edit the GPX file (using such PC apps as Java Open Street Maps) you can quickly convert the edited GPX into a new KML. The app includes error-smoothing algorithms that you can adjust to suit your needs.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Bike Tracker version 1.1.25 on your Android device!
Downloaded 5,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.pcability.biketracker, download Bike Tracker.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Full Change Log: http://goo.gl/q5kdAo
Support Group: https://goo.gl/w9scyL
Build 25:
- Fixed a bug that occasionally would cause the app to SAY NOTHING when a RWG route was started.
Build 24:
- Removed "Simulate" map option (it's a DEBUG feature and shouldn't be there).
- GPS accuracy of less than 3 meters (9 feet) included in 3 meter count.
- Various bug fixes.
Version update Bike Tracker was updated to version 1.1.25
More downloads  Bike Tracker reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Version update Bike Tracker was updated to version 1.1.20
More downloads  Bike Tracker reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads

What are users saying about Bike Tracker

W70%
by W####:

I use Strava to gather ride history and compare with other riders. BUT it doesn't do voice guidance. I tried RidewithGPS voice guidance which costs money and on too many rides it lost the GPS signal and gave up recording the rest of the rides. Then I tried this app. It isn't fancy like the other two. But it does give good voice guidance. It hasn't lost the GPS signal. It has lots of help in the app. And it will directly access routes built in RideWithGPS. So if I need voice guidance: * I build the route in RWG (making sure it has a cue list) * I use Bike Tracker to access the RWG route (and record it as a backup) * I use Strava to record the ride (I could import the B.T. ride - but Strava auto uploads)

X70%
by X####:

So far all I've done is download & install the app and connect it up to my Ride with GPS account. Based on what I'm reading and what I see, this app looks AMAZING!! I'll actually give it a try this afternoon on my ride home from work and will update my review afterward.

Y70%
by Y####:

Have been using this app for the last month or so and it has performed brilliantly. Map your route on RideWithGPS, link to it from the app and go. Turns are very timely. App gives you help if you stray off route. Excellent app and it's free.

Y70%
by Y####:

Did not save my route after finishing and closing app....there is no share option to share the route you had with others...no calorie consumtion.... Other things are working fine

U70%
by U####:

I found this little gem last week and it's just what I've been searching for these past few months. This app provides simple access to routes you create on Ride With GPS (free, basic subscription is all you need). Just load your route, start and go. The app provides true TBT with TTS voice navigation. It works beautifully through my bone conducting Bluetooth headphones to give clear instructions, including roundabout exits and off course warnings. The best way to follow custom courses!


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