Using the Group Ride App on the Tread

The Group Ride App on the Tread® GPS Navigator and all models in the Tread® series allows you to coordinate rides and communicate with nearby riders using preset text messages, live map locations, and voice communications.

Also, the zūmo® XT and zūmo® XT2 GPS navigators and any of the Tread series devices with a group ride radio would be able to join a group ride together. 

It's the same with the Tread app. Any phone/tablet that is compatible with the Tread app and is within their mobile data coverage area will be able to join a group ride. The Tread app does not require a device to join a group ride. 

NOTE: Group Ride Radio (5.5") (Sold separately) for the Tread® - Base Edition and zumo XT.

Group Ride Radio (6", 8", and 10") (Sold separately) for the Tread® 2, Tread® - Overland Edition, Tread® XL - Baja Chase Edition, Tread® XL - Baja Race Edition, Tread® XL - Overland Edition, and zumo XT2 is required to use most of the Group Ride features. Tread® devices that are not using a Group Ride Radio are able to host/join a group with Tread® app and will get group updates, but will not receive messages or voice.

• Up to 20 riders can join a Group Ride.

• Icons for other vehicles will be visible on the map screen as you ride.

  • Rider colors cannot be changed.

  • Group Ride leader is blue.

  • Other rider colors are randomly assigned.

• Users should be close together (within Wi-Fi range) when setting up a Group Ride.

  • New riders can be added by any nearby member of the group once a Group Ride has started.

  • Group members will be alerted a new rider has joined once they are in radio range of the new rider.

• Range performance varies based on terrain and other line-of-sight limitations.

  • Each group ride participant will only know positions of others within their radio range.

  • Depending on terrain (hills, trees, etc.) each rider may only know the position of some of the riders within the group.

• The Tread or zumo XT/XT2 must be mounted with the antenna properly installed before starting a Group Ride.

• The default map view for Groups Rides is "Auto Zoom to Group".

  • The map will automatically zoom in and out based on the location of active riders.

  • See the Owner's Manual for instructions to adjust the map view for Group Rides.

See the Detailed Video Below for Instructions to Set up a Group Ride:

Troubleshooting a Group Ride 'Unknown' Message:

• Ensure the Group Ride Radio is connected to power.
• The Group Ride Radio needs to be used in the same region where it was purchased.
• If a rider is not present, they will be shown as an "unknown" status.
• From an active radio group ride, if a member exits the group, an "exit" flag is not sent.
  • To others, that rider simply transitions from an active state such as moving, or stopped, to a stale state after no updates for 60 seconds, to 'unknown' after a few minutes.