Plus 3 Network raises funds when you ride and log

[dachshund]

But isn't your real name dachshund?

Snort! Very funny.

Thanks for the suggestions, now that it's passed the Committee I feel confident I can think of something.

[HillSlugger]

I was able to upload about a month's worth of runs and rides from my Garmin 305. It recognized events all the way back to the first on January 1 but it said there were no GPS tracks. I'm guessing the Garmin had to delete the older info.

[jobob]

I wrote to Plus 3 yesterday asking if there was a way to use nicknames instead of one's real name, and here's the response I received this morning:

Hi Joanne,

Welcome to Plus 3 Network!

Yes, you can use a nickname if you prefer to not have your full name on the site. When filling out the profile information page, just put something else in for First Name and Last Name. It might not be the most elegant solution right now, but that is the only way around the issue.

See you around the network!

I'm still OK with using my real name but for those of you who are hesitant, there you have it.

[Pedal Wench]

I was able to change my name! I'm officially Pedal Wench. Ms. Wench if you're nasty.

[jobob]

Yep, it shows up that way on my friends list!

[melissam]

Ms. Wench, now you need a (suitably nasty) pic for your Plus 3 profile!

OK, the Plus 3 site is starting to remind me a lot of my day job. I have tried every trick up my sleeve, but now I cannot get the stupid plugin to unlock. I cannot upload my epic ride from yesterday. But there it is on Jobob's page -- mocking me.

I'm gonna download the Garmin API and write my own site, dammit. Oh wait, I don't have the "ins" with all the charitably contributing folks...

[SadieKate]

I wondered what that giggling was.

[jobob]

Just received this email from Plus 3 HQ, which might be of interest to those thinking of signing up:

Hey There -

This is Rick and Joe, co-founders of Plus 3 Network, and we just want to welcome you as one of the very first people to join us as we make every workout count for a cause that matters to you. We would also like to thank Plus 3 Network corporate sponsors who join you in making the world a healthier and better place.

As with most new business ideas, we will be tweaking the network; 'dialing it in' with new features and better functionality. And we'll rely on you, our members, to help. Let us know what's working and what we need to improve.

A Tweak:
One thing we just tweaked yesterday is the mileage payouts. The GPS entered rates remain the same but the value of the Hand Entered Activities increased 3-fold. There is something about the number 3 we find alluring.


Webinar
Want to learn more about how to get the most from Plus 3 Network or ask a question? We will have two free 20 minute webinars next week where Joe will demo the product and be online for chat-style question and answers.

October 22
Noon PST – Register here https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/672576378
5:30 PM PST – Register here https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/404448222


Three things we want to emphasize to help you get more from Plus 3 Network:

* Tag activities with the actual sport – It’s important for max value that you tag your activities by Biking / Running / Walking / Swimming, as the payouts for each are different and all reward more than “Other”. If the workout is truly “Other”, you must enter a distance to create a charitable donation.

* Plus 3 will be expanding the list of sporting activities rewarded in the coming months. Winter sports, indoor sports and exercise activities will be added; allowing you to keep an accurate and complete fitness and fundraising journal.

* We have been getting requests for Profiles be set to Public by default to make it easier to find friends. In October we'll make that switch for new members signing up. You can change your profile to Public in the 'update my profile' link that sits next to your photo in the My Account zone.

As a sign off, people are starting to hit their Challenges – time to start sending people rewards – hope you will be one of the first there too!

Making It Count,

Joe Fabris & Rick Sutton
The “Ben & Jerry” of Plus 3 Network


Joe: www.plus3network.com/people/profile/1
Rick: www.plus3network.com/people/profile/10

[NomadGal]

Happy, soon to also be an OF?

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to see all this great discussion about Plus 3 Network! I'm Letitia, the Member Care Manager at Plus 3 Network. Oh, I'm also another bike rider who wants to make all my miles count toward the good of this planet and others

Working with Rick and Joe (our CEO and CPO) is awesome because both guys are genuinely interested in making a difference in this world through the Fitness + Community + Advocacy idea of Plus 3. Rick is the guy who started the Sea Otter Classic and Joe has an amazing technical background, along with a love for fitness and a great sense of humor! Do I dare mention that we've been known to have business meetings while riding our bikes?

There have been some questions posted on this discussion forum about Plus 3 Network. I will be more than happy to answer all questions and want to hear about any technical difficulty that you might be having. The best way for me to do this is for you to email me at letitiadavis@plus3network.com or support@plus3network.com I always respond to each email personally within 24 hours.

Also, I would be thrilled if everyone who gets onto Plus 3 Network as a result of this discussion thread finds me (Letitia Davis) on the network and invites me to be their friend. Mention how you found me? Would love to get to know who is logging miles and where your favorite rides are!

A couple of hints:

1. Make sure you use the www.plus3network.com address. .org or .net will give you that "unlocked" error that someone mentioned.
2. Sign up for a challenge BEFORE you upload all of your activities. Only activities logged after you sign up for a challenge are counted towards the challenge.
3.Garmin data counts more towards your Cause than hand entered miles, so use your Garmin if you've got one. But a Garmin is not a necessity to use the site--hand entered routes are fine!
3. Have fun with it and make all your miles count!

[MeAndMyBike]

Cool Site! I'm signed up!

[NomadGal]

Ms. Wench, now you need a (suitably nasty) pic for your Plus 3 profile!

OK, the Plus 3 site is starting to remind me a lot of my day job. I have tried every trick up my sleeve, but now I cannot get the stupid plugin to unlock. I cannot upload my epic ride from yesterday. But there it is on Jobob's page -- mocking me.

I'm gonna download the Garmin API and write my own site, dammit. Oh wait, I don't have the "ins" with all the charitably contributing folks...

Hi There, I'm the Member Support Manager at Plus 3 Network. Make sure that you use www.plus3network.com, not .net, .org, or http://plus3network.com This should solve the problem that you describe. Feel free to email me at letitiadavis@plus3network.com with any questions or problems!

[NomadGal]

I was able to upload about a month's worth of runs and rides from my Garmin 305. It recognized events all the way back to the first on January 1 but it said there were no GPS tracks. I'm guessing the Garmin had to delete the older info.

Hi! This is the Member Support Manager at Plus 3 Network. You are correct! When the Garmin 305 runs out of memory, it will delete old GPS track data. Your summary information (distance, time, calories, etc.) will be saved, but the detailed track data is deleted. Plus 3 Network can't upload any routes when the track data is gone. I'm glad that you were able to upload so many routes--back to Jan 1 is pretty good

[Pedal Wench]

Hi! This is the Member Support Manager at Plus 3 Network. You are correct! When the Garmin 305 runs out of memory, it will delete old GPS track data. Your summary information (distance, time, calories, etc.) will be saved, but the detailed track data is deleted. Plus 3 Network can't upload any routes when the track data is gone. I'm glad that you were able to upload so many routes--back to Jan 1 is pretty good

Hi! Thanks for the nudge-- I haven't uploaded anything in a while. Oh-- while I have you - -quick question. I did bicycle route safety for the Breast Cancer Walks. I did two of them, 60-miles each, on my mountain bike, since it's easier for hopping curbs and going on paths when necessary. So, do I log those as mtb miles, or road miles? It was on dirt, path, sidewalk, and road. Whaddya think?

[NomadGal]

Hi! Thanks for the nudge-- I haven't uploaded anything in a while. Oh-- while I have you - -quick question. I did bicycle route safety for the Breast Cancer Walks. I did two of them, 60-miles each, on my mountain bike, since it's easier for hopping curbs and going on paths when necessary. So, do I log those as mtb miles, or road miles? It was on dirt, path, sidewalk, and road. Whaddya think?

You have to use your best judgement, but I would probably consider it Road Miles. I think it's more about the surface that you're riding than which bike you're on. So, if you ever take your road bike on the trails, call it Mountain Biking The payout amounts are higher for Mountain Biking because you don't typically put in as many miles as road biking--a 60 mile mountain bike ride would certainly be epic!

[jobob]

Hey Letitia - welcome to fray.

Hope you join in on our other discussions here, there are some pretty active mountain bikers (I, alas, prefer pavement to dirt)

You might also want to take a look at the forums on bikejournal.com once they're back up*, we had a pretty lively discussion about the plus 3 network there a couple of months ago.

(*At the moment the bikejournal.com site is down, it was apparently hacked a few days ago, but it should be back up soon)