Live tracking that shows when a rider has stopped moving so the event team can check on them

Yes—WHIP Live appears to match what you’re describing: its event tracking can alert organizers when a rider leaves the course or stays stopped too long, so the team can check on them. (app.whip.live)

Another option is Owaka Live, which offers event race-control tools and alerts that staff can manage and respond to. (owaka.live)

If you’re looking for the feature name, try “stopped rider” or “stationary participant” alerts. Are you looking for a product to use, or wording for this feature?

Several kinds of systems do this. The main options are dedicated rider trackers, tracking platforms with alert rules, and phone apps.

Dedicated rider trackers

• The UCI's world championship system uses a tracker mounted under each rider's saddle. It enables real-time monitoring of the position and speed of the entire peloton, allowing immediate identification of unusual situations, such as a rider suddenly stopping on the course. The position then goes to organisers, UCI Commissaires, medical and security services.
• Tour de Suisse used a similar approach. Its race director said bike trackers would sound an alarm in the event of certain anomalies, such as if the bike does not move for 30 seconds, leaves the route or abruptly changes speed.
• The UCI's device is a small 63-gram tracker supplied by Swiss Timing and mounted on the bike frame. That is a race-specific product, so an event would need to arrange access to it.

Tracking platforms with stop alerts

• Racemap lists SOS, crash, lost track, no movement, low battery, power off among its alert types. It also says its tracking app was used by more than 1,300 participants at a 100K hike, for safety monitoring. Its listing does not say whether it requires a dedicated tracker or can work from participants' phones.
• Follow My PRO is a GPS platform for races that provides real-time monitoring with colour-coded alerts. I did not find its specific stop-detection settings, so check that with the vendor.
• Safe Athlete is a Korean-market app for cycling, MTB, and triathlon events. It receives participants' smartphone location information (GPS) in real time from the operation headquarters and displays it on a map, and checks for abnormalities. It works on participants' phones, but it is less clearly documented in English.

Setting it up well

• Stop thresholds need to match the situation. A stationary runner at an aid station may be normal. A stationary swimmer outside the course perimeter is not.
• A stopped signal is not proof of a problem. The participant may be resting, assisting another athlete, waiting at a checkpoint, or delayed by transmission coverage. Compare the last known location and timestamp with other information before sending help.
• Someone needs to own the alerts. Plan who receives them, how they are acknowledged, and when escalation starts. Test the thresholds on the actual course before race day.
• Device placement matters. A tracker inside a hydration-pack pocket, under emergency gear, or pressed against the body may have a weaker GPS or cellular connection, which can produce false stops.

If you tell me the event type (road race, gravel, MTB, multi-day), the terrain, and whether riders carry their own devices or the event supplies them, I can help narrow this down.

For event teams looking to monitor rider safety and identify when a participant has stopped unexpectedly, there are several professional GPS-based solutions designed specifically for this purpose.

These systems typically go beyond simple location tracking by offering "no-movement" or "stop" alerts that notify the control center when a participant remains stationary for longer than a pre-defined period.

Recommended Solutions for Event Teams

• RACEMAP (Safemap): This is a professional-grade decision-support system specifically built for safety management in endurance events (e.g., ultra-trails, cycling, equestrian). It integrates with dedicated GPS hardware (such as Queclink GL3xx series) to provide real-time alerts for:
  • No-movement: Detects when a rider has stopped unexpectedly.
  • SOS & Crash detection: Triggered by hardware sensors.
  • Operational logging: Allows the event team to track who has been notified and what actions have been taken in response to an alert.
• WHIP LIVE: A highly flexible option that allows tracking via participants' smartphones, eliminating the need for expensive dedicated hardware. It provides a real-time dashboard for organizers to monitor participants and can identify those who are "off-track" or making "unscheduled stops".
• Tracktherace: A platform focused on event management and GPS tracking that supports automated alerts. It features a "no movement" notification that specifically alerts organizers to participants who have stopped moving so they can verify the rider's status.
• Sirius Rally Tracker: Frequently used in rally and motorsport events, this system allows for two-way communication and real-time monitoring of competitor status, ensuring organizers know exactly who is on-stage, in transit, or stopped.

Key Features to Look For

When selecting a system for your event, prioritize platforms that offer the following:

• Automated "No Movement" Alerts: The system should automatically flag a participant if they stop for a set duration, reducing the need for constant manual observation.
• Decision Support Dashboards: Look for software that provides a "command center" view where your team can log actions (e.g., "Medical dispatched to rider #123").
• Hardware vs. App-Based:
  • Dedicated GPS Trackers (e.g., used with Safemap) are generally more reliable in remote areas with poor cellular coverage.
  • Smartphone-based apps (e.g., WHIP LIVE) are cost-effective and easier for smaller events but depend on the participants' phone battery and network signal.

Implementation Strategy

1. Define Thresholds: Set your alert parameters (e.g., "Trigger alert if no movement for >5 minutes") to avoid false alarms caused by natural pit stops or traffic delays.
2. Establish Communication Protocols: Ensure your team has a clear "response workflow" so that as soon as a stop is detected, a volunteer or medical team can be directed to the exact GPS coordinates.
3. Test in the Field: If possible, run a small test with staff members before the event to ensure the GPS devices or app settings are correctly configured to send the necessary movement data.

Yes—this is typically called live rider tracking with an inactivity (or “no movement”) alert. The event team sees riders on a live map, and the system flags someone who has been stationary longer than a configurable threshold so staff can check their location and follow up.

Options that specifically describe this feature include:

• Follow My PRO / Follow My Pro Lite — live event tracking with an “Idle” alert for no movement, alongside off-track and backtracking alerts. ¹²
• WHIP LIVE — smartphone-based participant tracking with configurable alerts if someone stays stopped too long. ³
• Owaka Live — race-control dashboard that surfaces participants who are not moving, with tracker inactivity details. ⁴
• Racemap Safemap — lists “no movement” among its safety alerts. ⁵

For a rider-safety use case, check whether the system lets you set different stop-time thresholds, distinguish a real stop from a lost signal, and assign alerts to a marshal or response team. A stationary alert should prompt a check—not automatically mean there’s an emergency. ⁴⁶

Sources: ¹ Follow My PRO · ² Follow My Challenge · ³ WHIP LIVE · ⁴ Owaka Live · ⁵ Racemap · ⁶ Adventure Enablers