Need fuel, a break, or want to slow down? You can now let your group know while riding, without stopping 🙌
On group rides, it can be tricky to coordinate while you're on the road. With our new quick messages, you can send your group a ready-made message with just one tap.
In this article, you’ll learn how to send a quick message, how your group receives it, and what you should keep in mind.
💬 What's new?
During a group ride, you’ll find a new chat icon on the ride screen. Use it to send one of these three messages to all co-riders:
- I need fuel
- I need a break
- Wait for me!
⚙️ How to send a quick message
- Start a group ride: Start navigation for your group ride as usual. Find out how in our article Group Rides: How to Plan a Group Ride
- Tap the chat icon: Tap the chat icon in the bottom-left corner.
- Select a message: In the Message the group menu, tap the message you want.
- Done: Your message is sent to all co-riders right away, with no further confirmation needed.
How your group sees the message
Your co-riders will see the message as a pop-up at the top of the screen, along with your profile picture and username. The pop-up disappears automatically after a few seconds, so your co-riders don't need to tap anything.
Each co-rider receives the message in the language set in their app. This way, everyone understands your message, even in an international group! 🌍
⚠️ Please note
- Quick messages are only available during an active group ride. They're only sent to the participants in that group ride, not to you.
- You can only send the three preset messages. Custom messages aren't available.
- As with all group ride features, you need a stable internet connection.
- To make sure all co-riders can see the messages, everyone should have the latest version of the app installed. Find out how to download updates.
💡 Tip
Safety first: Only tap the chat icon when traffic conditions allow.
Wishing you and your group a great ride! 🏍️💬
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