Archive for July 15th, 2009
The Tour de France represents the pinnacle of competitive bicycle racing; it takes place over a three-week stretch each July and has been known to cover more than 3,500 kilometers of French real estate. Each participating team undertakes a dogged search to find new technological advantages â whatever will give them a leg up on the competition. This yearâs tour has already begun, and many teams have explored GPS tracking to get a better feel for the race course.
Garmin, a GPS device pioneer that also sponsors a tour team, supports its racers by outfitting them with bicycle GPS devices that provide details about the course ahead. Casual bike riders can use the same technology to plot out specific routes well in advance. If itâs good enough for professional riders, GPS assistance can surely benefit everyday cyclists as well.