FAQ
What is Wheelo and how does it work?
Wheelo is an app for motorcyclists that provides features to enhance your experience: find and share routes, meet other riders, record a ride, and track your group during a motorcycle trip. Available for iOS and Android
Is Wheelo free?
Yes, Wheelo is free. We also offer premium paid features, such as the SOS button, group tracking, and other advanced features that you can find here.
What features are unlocked by subscribing to Wheelo Plus?
With Wheelo Plus, you'll unlock: group and individual GPS tracking, import/export of GPX tracks, motorcycle SOS function, and the ability to create private events that are not visible on the home page.
How do I create a GPS track?
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Click on "GPS Tracking" and the map will show your location.
At the bottom of the screen, click 'Create Track' and then 'Start Tracking.'Pause or stop the tracking as needed.
View the summary and save the tracking.
To access your tracks from the archive
Where can I find my tracks?
Click the archive icon
How do you start group GPS tracking?
To create a group GPS tracking, you need a Wheelo Plus subscription. Click on “Group GPS Tracking” and then on “Create an invitation code”. Share the code with the participants. The code consists of 4 letters and numbers, for example, "MB9C.”
Can I participate in group GPS tracking without a Wheelo Plus subscription?
Yes, participation in group GPS tracking created by Plus users is free for all participants.
How do I organize a motorcycle ride?
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- GPS Track: click 'from GPS track' and select the desired route. Press 'continue' and enter the details, such as itinerary name, type of road (highway, state road, provincial road, or dirt road), add an image, and click 'next' to complete.
- GPX File: upload the GPX file from your phone and enter the event details: name, date, time, and description. In the 'event visibility' section, choose whether to make it public or private. Click 'Continue' and then 'create gathering.' When done, you will see 'Event successfully created!'.
- Manually: manually enter the starting and ending points, choose whether to avoid highways or take the fastest route. You will see the route on the map along with travel time and distance. Add a point of interest from the map or manually, then enter the name, image, road type, and click 'next' to complete.
- From existing itinerary: select one of the 500 itineraries available in the app. Use the search bar to find the route. Click on the cover image to view the information sheet, then click 'select itinerary.' Add name, date, time, description, and decide whether to limit participants or make the event public or private. Press 'continue' to complete.
How do I organize an event/gathering on Wheelo?
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Choose the event location on the map and click “Continue”.
Fill in the event details: name, date, and time. Add a brief description and choose the visibility of the event (“public” or “private”).
Each event must include at least one image. Click “Continue” and then “Create gathering.”
How do I organize an off-road outing?
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Choose the event location on the map and click “Continue.”
Fill in the event details: name, date, and time. Add a brief description and choose the visibility of the event (“public” or “private”).
Each event must include at least one image. Click “Continue” and then “create gathering.”
How do I evaluate an event?
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In the top right, click on
Select the event and rate it with a thumbs up or thumbs down.
How can I find and share routes on Wheelo?
In the “Explore” section
What informations do I need to register?
To register on Wheelo, you need a first name, last name, phone number, and a password. You can also add an email (optional and not visible to other users), your bike type, and a profile picture. The data is processed in accordance with privacy regulations.
What happens if I press the SOS button?
When the “SOS”
I'm having issues with the app, who can I contact?
For assistance, contact support through the “Help” section in the app settings or send an email to info@wheelo.it.