Garmin has opened its first UK-based retail store located in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Centre. The new retail store, which opened to the public on Wednesday, November 6, demonstrates Garmin’s commitment to its growing base of active-lifestyle customers in the UK. Opening a physical store in an area that sees more …
Read More »Imatra signs partnership with Garmin Connect
Imatra, the app which converts kilometres cycled into a 100% green and human-generated digital currency, has signed a strategic partnership with Garmin Connect to facilitate the creation of Imatra Coin. The partnership means users can now track their journeys directly from their Garmin devices. Users will be able to save …
Read More »Garmin’s new Edge 1050 is its ‘brightest and smartest’ cycling computer to-date
Garmin has announced the launch of the Edge 1050, the brand’s brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer to-date. The Edge 1050 is marketed as delivering up to 20 hours of battery life in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. Cyclists can …
Read More »Garmin unveils the Tacx NEO 3M indoor smart trainer
Garmin has announced the latest addition to the Tacx family with the launch of the Tacx NEO 3M indoor smart trainer. According to the brand, this is “the most accurate and powerful direct-drive trainer with multidirectional movement” to take riding performance to the next level. The newest indoor smart trainer …
Read More »Garmin releases e-bike specific Varia rearview radar and tail light
Garmin has announced the new Varia eRTL615, its first rearview radar and tail light made specifically for e-bike riders. Featuring a battery-free design, Varia eRTL615 plugs into a compatible e-bike and can help detect approaching vehicles by providing both visual and audible alerts when paired with select Garmin devices or …
Read More »Garmin launches new mid-range Edge GPS computers, with solar charging
Garmin has released the latest versions of its Edge GPS computers, which now feature solar charging and advanced coaching features. The new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series models now include adaptive coaching, which recommends daily workouts to riders, ClimbPro ascent planner, and enhanced positioning accuracy. Both models also come …
Read More »Komoot launches ‘Send to Device’ feature for Garmin cycling computers and smartwatches
Komoot has announced the launch of ‘Send to Device’, an industry-first feature that allows users to start navigating Tours on their Garmin device with the tap of a button. The new feature is available on Garmin smartwatches and GPS cycling computers that can run the Komoot Connect IQ app, downloadable …
Read More »Garmin announces new Tacx Neo Bike Plus smart bike
Garmin has announced the Tacx Neo Bike Plus, an all-in-one indoor smart bike. Fully adjustable, the Tacx Neo Bike Plus can be customised to match the fit of an outdoor bike and is designed to be used by multiple athletes in the household. When paired with the Tacx Training app …
Read More »Edinburgh Bike Coop announces indoor cycling event in partnership with Garmin and Tacx
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative has announced an event taking place next week in partnership with Garmin and Tacx at its Bruntsfield shop in Edinburgh. The event will be for people interested in indoor cycling or people who would like to find out more about it. Tickets are free and there will …
Read More »Garmin reports decline in cycling sales as ‘markets continue to normalise’ following pandemic
US tech giant Garmin has reported that cycling sales have declined over the second quarter of 2022, as the market normalises following the Covid-19 fitness boom. Revenues from the Garmin fitness segment, which includes wearable tech and cycling products, declined by 34% despite a number of significant product launches. In …
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