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Does the health app automatically record cycling distance or is a third party app required? I have yet to see a clear answer to this question.

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 10:52 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2020 12:06 PM

Third party app is required unless you have an Apple Watch.

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Sep 28, 2020 12:06 PM in response to Fritzsenior

Third party app is required unless you have an Apple Watch.

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