How can I make a record of my cycle rides?

QIs there an app for my Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini phone that will record details of my bike rides? Ron White

AThere are many apps that will record your bike rides (as well as runs, hikes and any other outdoor pursuits). Our favourite is Strava Tracker ( www.strava.com/ mobile), which has an excellent free version and works with devices running IOS 10 and Android 4 onwards, so your Galaxy S3 Mini should be fine.

Download the app by searching for strava tracker in the Play Store on your phone. You’ll need to link the app to your Google account when running it for the first time. You get one month’s access to premium features (including setting training plans, creating goals and viewing detailed analysis of your rides), after which prices start at £1.59 per month. But if you just want to record your rides, the free version will be perfectly adequate. To start recording, tap the red Start button at the bottom of the screen (if you don’t see this, tap the menu button, then Record Activity). Strava will start capturing the route and duration of your ride, along with the distance travelled and your average speed. Tap Stop to pause the recording when you take a break, then tap Resume when you set off again. Finally, tap Finish to end the ride. Your route will be shown in red – some have turned this into an artform (see screenshot).

In the screen that follows, give your ride a name, write a brief description and add any photos you took. To review your ride, or view past rides, tap the menu button at the top left, then tap your name. Bear in mind that GPS is a significant drain on your phone’s battery, so be sure to have a full charge before you set off each time.