RideDash is a cycling computer for iPhone with an Apple Watch companion app. This page covers common setup and support questions.

Getting started

1. Install RideDash on iPhone and the included RideDash Watch app on Apple Watch.
2. Allow location access when prompted. Location is required to record speed, distance, and the ride route.
3. Apple Health access is optional. Enable it only if you want to use Apple Watch heart-rate data or save cycling workouts to Apple Health.
4. Open RideDash and tap Start to begin recording.

Apple Watch modes

• Companion mode: start and control the ride from iPhone while Apple Watch records workout metrics.
• Independent mode: start the workout directly on Apple Watch. The ride is transferred back to iPhone when the devices reconnect.

Keep iPhone and Apple Watch nearby when finishing a companion ride, and wait until the save confirmation appears before closing either app.

If a ride does not appear immediately

• Keep RideDash open on both devices for a moment so synchronization can complete.
• Confirm Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled.
• Open RideDash on iPhone, then reopen RideDash on Apple Watch.
• Check that the same Apple Watch is paired with the iPhone.
• Do not delete the workout from Apple Health while RideDash is still saving.

Location or route problems

• In iPhone Settings, confirm RideDash has location permission.
• For best accuracy, ride outdoors with a clear view of the sky.
• Low Power Mode, weak GPS reception, or force-quitting the app can reduce route accuracy.