Outdoor Cycling workout - Auto Paused

Question

I have been testing the Apple Watch Workout app and it works fine with running and swimming in comparison to Garmin watch. However, the app keep on stopping by itself on the Outdoor Cycling mode. I have turned of Auto Paused mode. My device is Apple Watch 2 with watchOS 4.2 and the iPhone 7 with iOS 11.2The watch, I assume, is always connected by Bluetooth to my iPhone in cycling jersey back pocket. The max distance that I would have accumulated on the Watch is less than 10 km on a 40 km ride (I have my Garmin Edge, bike computer mounted on the bike).From time to time, during a ride, I would have checked and found out that it has been on Auto Paused and I would have Resumes, but the next time I have look at it, it Paused again.Does anyone experience similar thing??What is the solution, if any

Jonathan UK · Accepted Answer

HiThe Auto Pause setting does not currently apply to cycling workouts.With Wrist Detection and Passcode enabled, check that you are unlocking your Apple Watch after placing it on your wrist and that you are wearing your watch sufficiently snugly during your workouts.Tracking can be affected if your Apple Watch loses contact with your skin, causing it to believe that it has been removed from your wrist. A loose fitting band can trigger this by allowing your watch to lift from your wrist and/or by allowing clothing (for example, the end of a sleeve) to slip beneath the back of the watch.Better contact with your wrist may also improve heart rate sensor performance during your workout.Apple suggests that you consider tightening the watch band before workouts and loosening it again afterwards.Sensor performance can also be affected by temporary or permanent changes to your skin, such as some wrist tattoos.Workouts may also be paused or ended early due to accidental interactions with your watch&#x27;s screen (including by clothing). To help prevent this, you can lock the screen during workouts (see the Workout app article below for instructions).Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple SupportYour heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. - Apple SupportIf you are concerned about a possible hardware defect with your Apple Watch, then I suggest that you contact Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:      US: Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple SupportElsewhere: Select your country for Apple Watch service and repair information