Since the invention of the bicycle in 1817, cycling has remained a sport that involves a cyclist and his or her bike. Soon, thanks to West Yorkshire’s CityConnect, the activity may be adding Pokémon Go-style augmented reality into the mix.
Funded by over £60 million from the Department of Transport’s Cycle City Ambition Grant, CityConnect aims to increase cycling across the United Kingdom. One of its most ambitious projects is the development of an augmented reality app for cyclists. Using features similar to Pokémon Go, the app is designed to enhance the cycling experience and encourage traditionally less active cycling groups, such as teenagers, to ride more often.