The Aster journal · Events · Tracking
Notes from the road. And the people watching it.
How live tracking changes race day, why we built things the way we did, and practical guides for clubs and organisers. Written plainly, published when there is something worth saying.
Product · 3 July 2026
Why the dot sometimes stops (and when to worry).
An honest guide to what a stalled dot actually means — phones, tunnels, bakeries — and how the map is built so a lost signal never means a lost ride.
2 min read
Guides · 3 July 2026
How to follow a gravel race live.
A starter guide to dotwatching — how to read the map, what the gaps mean, and how to enjoy a race that takes all day without staring at it all day.
2 min read
Guides · 3 July 2026
Live tracking for your club's Sunday ride.
One map for the whole ride — regroup without the guesswork, let families watch from home, and know immediately if someone's in trouble on a lane somewhere.
2 min read
Guides · 1 July 2026
Setting up your club's route library.
Load your club's routes once and they're on every member's phone — with a members-only live map and RSVPs for every ride. A practical setup guide.
3 min read
Product · 30 June 2026
Why we built Aster around the phone already in your pocket.
Hardware trackers cost £20–£40 a head to rent, need charging, handing out and chasing back. The phone athletes already carry does the job — here's how, honestly told.
3 min read
Events · 24 June 2026
How live tracking changes race day for everyone at home.
The race isn't just for the people riding it. One shared link turns a day of anxious waiting into a day of watching — no app, no account, no refresh button.
2 min read