GPX files? What?

Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard about them before. .GPX is the file format that almost all phone apps use to create and store a “track” of your ride.

Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard about them before. .GPX is the file format that almost all phone apps use to create and store a “track” of your ride.

This makes it possible to share your ride path, distance, and speed between computers or apps – including the Bike your Block Month Challenge.

This makes it possible to share your ride path, distance, and speed between computers or apps – including the Bike your Block Month Challenge.

There are numerous different apps available for both Apple and Android phones. Some are for cycling, others for walking or hiking. Your app of choice does not have to be bicycle-specific, for any app that records an app and exports a .GPX file will be compatible with Bike your Block.

There are numerous different apps available for both Apple and Android phones. Some are for cycling, others for walking or hiking. Your app of choice does not have to be bicycle-specific, for any app that records an app and exports a .GPX file will be compatible with Bike your Block.

Please note that some apps are for GPX viewing tracks only and do not have the ability to create tracks.

Please note that some apps are for GPX viewing tracks only and do not have the ability to create tracks.