Cycling and filming your own Bike Labyrinth route

Cycling and filming your own bike route

September 22, 2026

By now there are already 900 cycling routes, with more being added all the time, but we haven't been everywhere yet. Clients or residents may sometimes ask about their own familiar routes from the past, or share stories about them. How special would it be if these old, meaningful routes were also available on your Bike Labyrinth? This isn't just enjoyable, it's also good for mental health. It can bring back old memories that seemed long forgotten and spark a wonderful conversation. For older adults with dementia, a familiar route can mean a great deal. Ideally, we would cycle past all their favorite places, but unfortunately we're not there yet. Luckily, we have a solution for that.

By hopping on a bike yourself, you can easily film a route for one of your residents or clients. Afterward, they can enjoy their favorite places day after day. Ready to get started but not sure how to approach it? We're giving you 5 tips for filming the perfect route.

1. Camera, GoPro, or mobile phone?

A good camera is a nice bonus for recording a route, but not a requirement. Only have your mobile phone available? That works too. Just make sure you attach the phone horizontally to your bike. You can easily do this with a phone mount (or with cable ties, if you're up for it).

Find filming while cycling too nerve-wracking, or don't have a phone mount? You can of course also walk the route instead.

2. Your cycling route plan

To avoid having to film the route ten times over, a good plan is essential. If you can answer the following questions, you're ready to hop on your bike:

Can you cycle the entire route in one go without stopping?
Are there no roadworks or other obstructions along the route?
Does your route pass all the highlights and favorite spots of your client?
Is the weather nice?

3. Sound

It's most enjoyable when you record the route with the natural sounds of the surroundings. If you cycle through a town center on a Saturday afternoon, there can be a lot of noise, which may cause too much sensory stimulation for the resident or client. Keep this in mind. You'll also be picked up on the recording if you're talking, so if you spot someone you know, a friendly wave works just as well!

4. Pace

If you're cycling at a fast pace, you'll unfortunately see a lot less of your surroundings. Try to cycle between 8 and 12 km/h (about 5 to 7.5 mph), and you're guaranteed a beautiful filmed route. Cycling fast can also make you breathe heavily, and you probably don't want that on the recording either!

5. Time to ride

You've filmed the route and you're happy with the recording, but now it still needs to be added to your Bike Labyrinth. Copy the video file (mp4) onto a USB stick and insert it into the computer connected to your Bike Labyrinth. The route will then appear on the Bike Labyrinth screen. This only works if you have access to all routes.

Enjoy your ride!

PS. Family members or friends of your residents or clients might enjoy doing this specially for a birthday, or just for fun. They can also stand along the route and wave, creating a unique experience on Bike Labyrinth.