How is average speed calculated?
You may notice an inconsistency between the average speed displayed and the actual average speed.
Please note that there is a difference between the average pace (on the app) and the average speed (on the website).
The average pace is more important because it takes into account and deducts your break times.
The average speed does not include your stops in its calculation. So the figure is lower.
This explains the possible inconsistencies in the number of km if you calculate your ownFew readersHow do badges work ?
The badge system has been set up to reward your activity!
The 3 main badges
Distance, Regularity, and Contribution
Badges work with point gains.
1 km = 1 point
1 validated report = 20 pts
1 day of riding = 5 pts
Every activity carried out with Geovelo helps your region understand and promote cycling! For this, in your profile, under your username, you will find a fourth badge that combines all your points.
To know your number of points and the points needed toFew readersIs there a Geovelo application for connected watches?
Yes!
Since August 2023, we've been offering a beta version of an application for Android watches equipped with the WearOs system.
How do I install it?
If your watch is compatible and connected to your phone, go to your smartphone's playstore to download the watch app.
You can also find it directly on your watch's playstore by searching for Geovelo.
How do I record a route?
The watch must be connected to your device via Bluetooth.
Simply start recording by pressing the red ""recoFew readersHow does Geovelo calculate altitude differences?
What data does Geovelo use to calculate elevations?
To define the elevation profile of a route, Geovelo uses data from two suppliers:
on a global scale: data from NASA's Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM),
on a local scale: data from Digital Terrain Models (DTM).
The data are then pooled with those from OpenStreetMap.
Why do Geovelo's elevation profiles not necessarily correspond to reality?
Profiles are calculated from altitudes, which are themselves more or less preFew readersIs the Geovelo application free?
Yes!
Geovelo is 100% free. It's a GPS application for creating and tracking your bike routes!
The best part? No ads! ;)Few readersHow are calories burned calculated?
We use a system that takes into account altitude difference, distance covered and average speed.
Expenditure is calculated on the basis of a person weighing 80kg.
Calories burnt are only displayed on the appFew readersWhy is my location inaccurate?
It could be that your battery optimizer is , which alters the quality of your device's GPS signal.
Remember to it and your problem should be solved!
What's more, don't forget to check in your device settings that your GPS quality is set to high precision.Few readers