Virtual Journey
Travel the world's most famous routes with your team. Your combined distance moves the group along the map, with Street View checkpoints and milestone celebrations.
How It Works
- Join a journey - Pick a famous route (Camino de Santiago, Pacific Coast Highway, etc.)
- Walk, run, or bike - Your distance syncs from your health app
- Watch the map - See your team's position update in real-time
- Hit milestones - Celebrate checkpoints with Street View photos
- Reach the destination - Complete the journey together!
[Screenshot: Journey map showing team progress along route]
Available Routes
Goal Gauntlet offers journeys along iconic routes:
| Route | Distance | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Camino de Santiago | 500 miles | Historic pilgrimage through Spain |
| Pacific Coast Highway | 650 miles | California's scenic coastal drive |
| Appalachian Trail | 2,190 miles | East Coast mountain trail |
| Route 66 | 2,400 miles | Historic American highway |
| Great Wall of China | 5,500 miles | Ancient wonder traversal |
More routes added regularly!
Creating a Virtual Journey
Setup
- Tap + on the home screen
- Select Virtual Journey
- Choose your route
- Configure settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Route | Select from available journeys |
| Team Size | Maximum participants |
| Duration | Time limit (optional) |
| Privacy | Public or private (invite code) |
Metric Options
Choose how distance is measured:
- Walking/Running Distance - Steps converted to miles/km
- Total Distance - All movement types combined
- Cycling Distance - Bike rides only
Joining a Journey
With Invite Code
- Tap + > Join with Code
- Enter the code
- Review the journey details
- Tap Join
Browse Public Journeys
- Tap Explore
- Filter by Virtual Journey
- Browse available journeys
- Tap Join on one that interests you
During the Journey
Tracking Progress
[Screenshot: Progress bar and team stats]
Your journey screen shows:
- Map View - Current position on the route
- Progress Bar - Percentage complete
- Team Distance - Combined total
- Your Contribution - Your personal distance
- Days Active - Time since start
- Estimated Completion - Based on current pace
Milestones & Checkpoints
When your team reaches a milestone:
- Notification - Everyone gets alerted
- Street View - See a photo of the location
- Celebration - Confetti animation!
- Progress Update - New checkpoint unlocked
[Screenshot: Milestone reached with Street View and confetti]
Team Leaderboard
See who's contributing the most:
- Individual distance rankings
- Percentage of team total
- Activity streaks
- Recent contributions
Completing a Journey
When your team reaches the destination:
- Completion Celebration - Special animation and achievement
- Final Stats - Total distance, time, contributions
- Journey Badge - Earned by all participants
- Share Option - Post your accomplishment
Tips for Success
Stay Consistent
- Small daily contributions add up
- Don't rely on others to carry the team
Check Progress
- See where you are on the map
- Get motivated by upcoming milestones
Encourage Teammates
- Use chat to cheer each other on
- Celebrate when milestones are hit
Set a Pace
- Calculate daily distance needed
- Adjust based on team activity
Common Questions
Q: Do I need to walk the actual route? A: No! Your local walks, runs, and bike rides count toward the virtual journey distance.
Q: What if I can't contribute much distance? A: Every step counts! Virtual Journeys are team efforts - contribute what you can.
Q: Can I join multiple journeys? A: Yes! Your distance counts toward all active journeys you're in.
Q: What happens if we don't finish in time? A: If there's a time limit and you don't finish, the journey ends at your current position. No penalties - just try again!
Q: Are there prizes for Virtual Journeys? A: Virtual Journeys are about the achievement, not prizes. You earn badges and bragging rights!