Questions
Frequently asked
Is it free?
Yes. Ride Beyond is free to download and everything in it is free while the app grows. There are no ads.
Which countries does it cover?
The map covers the world. Route planning, search and turn-by-turn navigation cover 35 countries of mainland Europe, from Portugal and Spain to Estonia and Greece. The full list is in the FAQ.
Is it iPhone only?
Today Ride Beyond is on the App Store for iPhone. There is no Android version on Google Play yet. You can plan routes in a browser at ride-beyond.duckdns.org/app, without navigation.
Do I need a Garmin?
No. The app records rides with the phone alone. If you have a Garmin, connect it once in Profile, Garmin and your motorcycle rides come in on their own. Your Garmin password goes straight to Garmin and never to us.
Does it work offline?
Yes, where it matters. Download a route with its map corridor and navigate it in airplane mode. Recording works without signal and syncs when you are back online. Planning a new route needs a connection.
How much battery does it use?
The screen stays on while the app is open, like any riding sat-nav, so charge the phone on the bike for long rides. When the battery runs low the 3D map switches to 2D. Outside a ride, leaving the app stops GPS.
What data do you keep, and can I delete my account?
Your account, your rides and what you choose to share with friends, to run the app for you. It is stored in the EU and never sold. Profile, Settings, Delete account removes your account and all its data. The full list is in the Privacy Policy.
How do invites and the dragon work?
Share your invite link from the Feed, or have a new rider name your @username when they sign up. When they finish their first ride of 1 km or more, the Chinese dragon look for your bike is yours, and the two of you are friends.
How do group rides work?
Group rides come in the next version. When friends who share their location meet up, the app offers to ride together: one route, one GO for everyone, and everybody's position and arrival on the way. Nothing is shared inside your privacy zones, and leaving the group stops sharing at once.
Who makes it?
Ioan Grozea, an independent developer and rider in Romania. Write to ioan.grozea@gmail.com.