Bike mode

[Chez8]

I have just noticed the Fitbit has a bike mode! I went for a bike ride yesterday and for the life in me I cannot find how I get it on my watch! Does the surge have this? Do I need to have my phone on me? Thanks

[MikeF · Accepted solution]

Cycling mode is only supported on Surge aince it's th only GPS capable tracker. As with all of the exercise modes, however, it needs to be configured in the settings area of the dashboard or app and synched to the device before it's available for selection.

http://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/Can-I-track-my-bike-rides-and-spin-classes-with-S...

[Chez8]

Thank u! As I posted I saw a similar post and have added it! Sent from my iPhone

[tiffsterr]

Thank you for posting this question!  I'm so happy now I finally found the explanation of how to set up the cycling mode.

[Hankyke]

Oh thank you mate, i did not know that and was cycling with spinning mode all the time. Bike mode really exsists ! 😄

[Roller22]

What happened to the area where I could input my bike ride time etc?

[MaginB]

Welcome to the Community @Hankyke! It's great to hear that you have it solved! 

Hey there @Roller22! Let me help you out, if you are going to use your tracker to track your bike ride you can find the activity under the exercise tile on the Surge itself. If you want to manually log your bike ride you can do it using your App. 

1. Tap on the exercise tile.

2. Then tap on the stop on the stopwatch. 

3. On the search bar type the name of the activity. 

Hope it helps! 

[DLu_2004]

Hi Dears, 

I wondered if FITBIT is looking into improving the Bike mode, for when you stop for a drink or take pictures with of the scenery. Most other trackers recognise when you stop and pauses until you move again. 

Anyone got a work around, I use strava but would prefer to have just my Surge devise when out and about... 

Regards