Safety Disclaimer
Read this first: VeloRadar does not replace your eyes, your ears, or the law. Every screen, sound, and number in this app is informational only. Riding decisions are always yours. Hands on the bars, eyes on the road, follow local traffic rules.
Attention
Don't ride distracted
Glance - don't read. If a turn is coming, slow down or stop before checking the screen. Mount the phone where it doesn't block your view.
Don't operate while moving
Don't import routes, change settings, switch maps, or tap buttons while riding. Pull over first.
Radar
Radar is not a guarantee
Garmin Varia radar warnings may miss vehicles approaching from steep angles, in heavy multipath environments, or while disconnected from Bluetooth. Always shoulder-check before maneuvers.
Radar can disconnect silently
If the Varia auto-sleeps after inactivity, the radar may power down at the hardware level and remain dark until you press the button on the device. The app shows the connection status - check it.
Telemetry
Battery numbers are estimates
Voltage, current, and percent come from your e-bike controller and are inferred - not measured at the cells. Don't ride into an empty battery on a remote road relying on the percentage alone; carry a charger or plan a turnaround.
Speed and distance can drift
GPS-derived speed lags reality and can read zero when actually moving slowly. Display-reported speed depends on wheel size being correctly configured in the e-bike firmware.
Weather
Weather is forecast, not reality
The weather badge shows a prediction for your area, updated periodically. It can be wrong about precipitation, wind, and temperature - check the actual sky before committing to a long route.
Phone Battery
Phone battery is a single point of failure
VeloRadar drains your phone - GPS, BLE, screen-on. On long rides bring a power bank or set a battery-percentage threshold at which you turn the app off and ride by feel.
Gear
Wear a helmet. Use lights. Be visible.
No app substitutes for protective gear, daytime running lights, reflective clothing, and a rear light at night. These save lives in ways VeloRadar cannot.
Emergency
Know the emergency number
If you're hurt or witness an accident, call your local emergency number (112 in the EU, 911 in the US). VeloRadar has no emergency features - it cannot detect crashes or call for help.
Contact
Safety questions or concerns: support@veloradar.app