Data from Garmin users worldwide shows a rise
in cycling activities—both inside and outdoors
OLATHE,
Kan., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) released a report today highlighting how cyclists
around the world are logging miles and the positive health benefits
they're seeing as a result. Whether riding inside or outdoors, data
from the Garmin Connect community shows that cycling activities are
on the rise—and they don't appear to be slowing down anytime
soon.
Here are some key takeaways from the past year:
- Cycling activities increased 7% while indoor cycling activities
rose 12%.
- Women cyclists took the top spot as the fastest-growing cycling
demographic in the Garmin community with a 9% increase in cycling
activities.
- Garmin users who ride at least 70 miles per week average
normalized power of more than 180 watts.
- Cyclists in the United Arab
Emirates log the fastest rides, averaging 16 miles per
hour.
- Cyclists in Denmark record the
most powerful rides with an average normalized power output of 196
watts.
- Riders in Italy spend the most
time on their bikes, with each ride lasting just over two hours.
They also ride the furthest, with an average distance of 29
miles.
Click here to read the entire report.
Professional athlete approved
Garmin sponsors some of the world's top athletes, including
professional cyclists and cycling teams. Here's what some of them
have to say about how Garmin's latest cycling products help them
crush the competition:
"As a professional off-road cyclist, 90% of my
training is done on the bike and is power-based training. I use the
Garmin Rally™ XC200 pedals for my power meter. I tested
a lot of power meter options a few years ago and found that the
Rally pedals are the most consistent to themselves and also seem to
be the most accurate when compared with a calibrated smart
trainer. Training or racing in general would really not be
possible for me without my Edge® 1040 Solar.
In so many ways this computer is like my training partner. A lot of
off-road racing now requires self-navigation, so the map screen and
ability to load a course with turn-by-turn directions are crucial
for my success. Lastly, the Varia™ radar tail light is a
game-changing training tool whenever I am on roads that are shared
with cars. It's extremely helpful during efforts to help me stay
aware of my surroundings. I often pull over as far to the right as
possible when I see a car passing on the screen." –Hannah Shell,
professional off-road cyclist and Garmin-sponsored athlete
"I love riding outdoors and on a range of different bikes –
the road bike, TT bike, gravel bike; I even get the mountain bike
out once in a while. A couple of things are stable across all those
bikes though. My Edge 1040 Solar
head unit and my Varia radar. In the summer I love the long
days on the road bike or the gravel bike and the solar panel on the
Edge 1040 Solar makes sure I have plenty of energy to keep going as
long as I want. In the winter, however, it can be
challenging at times up in Scandinavia as the winters can be dark
and cold. In those times, the Varia radar makes an even bigger
impact on my ability to get my rides done while bringing awareness
to my surroundings. It makes me aware of the cars around me, and
the light helps make them aware of me." –Kasper Asgreen,
Soudal Quick Step cyclist and Garmin-sponsored athlete
"I call the Garmin system the computer of my sporting life. I
see the Edge 840 Solar and Forerunner® 955 Solar as
tools that I need for my 'work' as a top athlete. The Edge is where
all my training sessions are going through and are fully tracked.
In combination with the Forerunner, other physical data such as the
number of hours I sleep, is also monitored. That gives me enormous
added value to properly monitor my work as a top athlete."
–Mischa Bredewold, Team SD Worx-Protime
cyclist and Garmin-sponsored athlete
Get ready for your next ride
Whether enjoying a casual cruise around town or preparing for
that next big race, Garmin cycling products are ready for any
ride.
- Discover new routes with the Edge lineup of GPS cycling
computers – including the Edge Explore 2, Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge
1040 and Edge 1050. These cycling computers combine superior
navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart
connectivity to help cyclists enjoy their ride and improve every
day.
- See and be seen with the Varia lineup of rearview radars –
including the Varia RTL515, Varia RCT715 and Varia eRTL615 – that
warn of vehicles approaching from behind and feature a tail light
that brightens and flashes to alert drivers of a cyclist ahead.
Varia RCT715 even includes a built-in camera that continuously
captures sharp, clear video during any ride.
- Whether riding on the streets or the trails, the Varia UT800
smart headlight works alone or pairs with an Edge device to help
provide light in even the darkest riding conditions. It can even
adjust its own brightness based on ambient light conditions when
paired with a compatible Edge cycling computer.
- The Rally Series power meter pedals provide reliable power data
and advanced cycling dynamics. Compatible with SHIMANO SPD-SL,
SHIMANO SPD or LOOK KEO cleats, they install like any other pedal,
making it easy to swap them between bikes.
- When it's time to take training indoors, Tacx®
trainers like the NEO 3M smart
trainer and NEO Bike Plus all-in-one smart bike provide accurate
data measurements (within 1%) and include unique features like road
feel, dynamic inertia and descent simulation to make training feel
more lifelike.
- Premium multisport smartwatches like the Forerunner 965 and
fēnix® 7 Pro easily pair with Garmin's lineup of cycling
products to track power, advanced cycling dynamics and functional
threshold power (FTP) while also monitoring health insights 24/7,
like recovery time, sleep, stress and more.
Check out our website to learn more about Garmin's suite of
cycling products.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers
and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing
technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance,
Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a
chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our
media team, connect with @garmincycling on social, or follow our
blog.
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are located in the United States,
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