Group Ride App

[birdman]

As part of an Open University course I am doing I have been asked to design an App.

My initial thought is for a group ride app. A brief outline would be as follows: You would log into a group (Pacers, Chasers, Amblers) you would then be able to see other riders who were also logged into the App on a common map. My rationale is that this would assist with split riders or lost riders. Both the ride leader and those lost would be able to see where they were.

I was also thinking about adding a bit of functionality into it (ie the ability for a rider to alert the group if they had a mechanical or flat tyre, and an elevated alert  if a rider was immobilized or injured).

Just need to gauge peoples thoughts and any ideas you may have on this?

PS. It could also include a button to alert the group when Harpo decides to go rogue of the front!!!!


 

[Andy H]

Sounds like a good idea, certainly for finding out how far I am behind after getting dropped! 
The down side being, trying to use a mobile with frozen fingers in mid January.
Could it also be used pre-ride saying if your going out, wait for me I'm running late, what's the weather doing in Brackla etc?

[Ben]

I like the sound of that. Would be useful and would probably sell well for other clubs.

[birdman]

Andy,

Yes. If people logged into the App before leaving home you would be able to see who was on route, what group they were intending to ride with and where they currently are. As for the weather in Brackla is there any way to predict that?

[Paul Nicholas]

Could use GPS with a set home location that would automatically tell the group when you got home so if you did get dropped/or turn for home eventually everyone would know you are safe.

[Paul Nicholas]

I do a bit of design work and have worked on apps and website design so if you needed a hand making the thing look nice I could help you out. I have also helped another app developer with some design work who has looked at welsh government funding which might be worth thinking about:

https://www.cemet.wales