NYCycle for Glass

Meet NYCycle, your partner for exploring the city by bike. NYCycle, built by the R/GA Prototype Studio, combines the hands-free power of Google Glass with must-have information about station locations, bike and dock availability, directions, even where to grab the best slice. It’s all at a glance, so no more pulling out your phone to look things up. Time to get cruising!

By installing NYCycle you agree to the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.

Find the nearest station

First things first. You need a bike. Use the app to find stations close to you and see how many bikes are available. Once you’re out, the app notifies you when you’re close to your time limit. You can find the closest station with available docks and get directions.

Discover great places to eat

Whether you’re new to the city or a seasoned New Yorker looking for something new, the app has recommendations for great places to eat around you. Go ahead, take that bike and grab a bite.

Tour the best landmarks

In this city, you’re never far away from a landmark worth exploring. Use the app to browse recommendations and get directions to the best sights.

Environmental Impact

Cycling is a great way to go green. Bikes don't use fuel and require a lot less energy to make than a car. Reduce your impact on the environment and choose a bike as your mode of transportation.

Our information comes from CitiBike NYC, Schaller Consult (2006) and epa.gov

About the Project

Google Glass is the next evolution in wearable technology. It's also a work in progress. Google Glass currently receives users' GPS location every 10 minutes, which informs the features above. As the technology advances, so will our app's ability to provide you with the most precise information.

We believe that the best way to learn a new platform — and create a new user experience to go along with it — is to jump in and make something. The R/GA Prototype Studio is home to a small interdisciplinary team that works in short sprints to create customer-experience simulations. Ranging in fidelity from paper sketches to fully functional applications, these prototypes are an efficient way to communicate an idea, explain a complex project, explore design and technical options, and improve decision-making.

If you have questions for the Prototype Studio related to the NYCycle app, please email NYCycle@rga.com. Please do not use this form for job inquiries. For career opportunities, please see RGA.com.

Ride Safe. Ride Smart.

We don't recommend interacting with the app while you're on the move. Help make the streets safer by giving your ride your full attention. And don't forget your helmet!