“How To”

New to the site? Been a member for a while now, but looking to get the most out of the Veloist network. You've come to the right spot.

Below is a breakdown of the many features offered to members of the Veloist Network and instructions on how to get active in the community.

Info on: The Hub - Photos - Videos - Forums - Groups - RSS Feeds - My Page - Mailbox/Friends - Invite

The Hub

Is the heart of the Velost website. The Hub shows all the latest activity from the different sections of the site: Forums, Photos, Videos, Groups and Blogs. It also serves as a resource to other cycling sites, gear and blogs...it's a one stop shop for the cycling enthusiast.

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Photos

Click on the Photos link to see what other users have posted or upload your own photos to share with others on the network.

You can upload photos from your computer, mobile phone, or Flickr account by clicking on the Add your own photos link on the left side of the page.
To add from your computer, click on the "Choose File" button and then locate the file on your computer. Once you have chosen all your photos click "Upload Photos" and they should be added to the network.
For instructions on adding photos to the Veloist network by e-mail or phone click here.
To link to your Flickr account follow the instructions here.
Once you upload your photos you can add comments, ratings, tags, locations, favorites or share them via email.
You can post individual photos or create, organize, and view albums of your favorite shots.
You can view all photos on the Veloist network individually or as a slideshow. You can even sort them by the most recent, highest rated or most popular.

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Videos

Click on the Videos link to see what other users have posted or upload your own videos to share with the world.

You can upload videos from your computer, mobile phone, or any video service on the web by clicking on the Add your own video link on the left side of the page.
To add from your computer, click on the "Choose File" button and then locate the file on your computer. Once you have chosen your video click "Add Video" and it should be uploaded to the network. (Files must be 100MB or smaller. The Veloist supports .mov, .mpg, .avi, .3gp and .wmv file formats.)
For instructions on adding video to the Veloist network by e-mail or phone click here.
You can also embed videos from other video sites like YouTube by pasting the 'embed' code supplied on the page the video is shown. Instructions for embedding YouTube videos can be found here.
Once you upload your video you can add comments, ratings, tags, locations, favorites or share them via email.
You can view videos on the Veloist network by the most recent, highest rated or most popular.

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Forums

The Forums section allows you to start new discussions or get involved in other discussions created by members of the Veloist. It's a good way to communicate with fellow members about your thoughts on the cycling community, training tips, gear suggestions or whatever is on your mind.

When you visit the Forums page you can start a new discussion by clicking on the "Start a New Discussion" link. Give your Discussion a title, select an appropriate category, tag it (tags are short descriptions) and then write your post. You can even add files by attaching them to the post.
If you are HTML savvy you can embed images or links to your posts as well.
If you want to join an ongoing discussion just click on the topic and post your reply.
Forums are a great way to get to know other members on the network. To learn more about a member click on their name to view their personal profile page.

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Groups

Groups allow you to carve out your own home on the Veloist. Part of a cycling club? Looking to start a local riding network? Or just want to have a site for you and your friends? Groups allows you to create your own site within the Veloist Network. It's a great way to communicate with everyone in one easy spot. You can even set up your group to be public or private.

Click on the "Create a New Group" button or search through the current list of groups to get started.
Give your Group a name, description and set your privacy settings. When you are done a Group Web Address is created, which allows you direct access to your groups site from the web. Just type the link in your browser and go.
Once your group is set up you can keep everyone up to date by sending out group only messages, invite new members to join and start discussions that are exclusive to your group.

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RSS Feeds

What is an RSS Feed you ask? Well an RSS document, which is called a "feed", "web feed", or "channel", contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites, like the Veloist, in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually. So click on the RSS icon in the discussions or blogs sections to subscribe to those feeds and stay up to date with the latest rumblings on the Veloist.

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My Page

Is your area on the Veloist to go crazy. You can do whatever you want here, customize it however you see fit. Change the appearance, add photos, music, manage your blog, update your profile, manage friends and add comments. It's all for you, so let your freak flag fly.

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Mailbox/Manage Friends

The Veloist makes it easy to stay in touch and make new friends on the Network.

By clicking on the mail icon on the top of the page you have instant access to a full messaging center.
Your Mailbox allows you to compose and send new e-mails, check incoming mail and keep track of all your saved and sent e-mails.
Clicking the person icon allows you to manage your list of friends. Here you can invite, join or block members from the Veloist network.

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Invite New Members

The Veloist makes it easy to stay in touch with your friends.

Have your friends and family join the network by clicking on the Invite link in the navigation.
Here you can manually enter in the email addresses of those you would like to invite or import then from your favorite web address book (Yahoo, Hotmail, GMail or AOL Mail) or even from the address book on your computer (Microsoft Outlook, Apple Address Book, .CSV, etc.)

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