Hi, I wanted to answer some questions about whether the EatSleepRIDE Motorcycle GPS app (
http://app.EatSleepRIDE.com) requires cell service to be able to work. The answer is Yes and No. To login and find maps you need WiFi or cell service. But, once you're in, there's a number of features that are super useful without cell service or WiFi.
VIEW MAPS OFFLINE
All our motorcycle road maps are free. Search for maps and then add them to My Garage (bookmark icon) at which point you can view all your maps offline by going to Menu > My Garage. This is really useful if you're riding in the mountains or you in an area with limited coverage.
TRACK YOUR RIDE
Both iOS and Android let you track your ride without a cell connection. You'll be able to track your speed, distance, elevation and lean angle without cell service. Just be sure you're logged in to the app with a connection. Tap to record your ride and all your data will be recorded with our without service. The only downside is you won't see the rendering of the map until you reach the Internet. Once you record a ride, you can also share it to the platform so other people can ride it.
CRASHLIGHT
The app uses the sensor on your device to detect a motorcycle crash and notifies contacts with your exact location. It's like OnStar for motorcycle riders but you control your safety team. The cost is $14.99 per year and you DO need cell service for CRASHLIGHT to work properly. Once a crash is detected, the app sets off a 3:00 minute timer. Once the timer reaches zero, notifications will be sent to the emergency contacts you set but we need cell service to send out the notifications.
RIDERS NEARBY & GROUP RIDE
A cool feature is Riders Nearby. We built it to make planning a ride really easy. Basically, when you're out riding, you open the app and see if your buddies are out and about. If so, message them and meet up for a ride. Or set a private ride group and only see your group on the map. You can set your location visibility to control your privacy. For these feature to work, you need cell service.
If you're riding this Memorial Day weekend download the app and give it a try... for iOS download here:
http://esr.cc/ESRapp and for Android here:
http://esr.cc/ridewithdroid.
Drop us a note at feedback@eatsleepride.com for questions or feedback. Enjoy the ride!
Check out Alex's review of the CB1100 here
https://eatsleepride.com/c/16424/honda_c...oure_retro