Garmin® announces cycling updates at Interbike

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced cycling updates for the Edge® 520, Edge 820, Edge 1000 and Forerunner® 735XT. These are being demoed on the Garmin connected bike at the Interbike show in Las Vegas, booth #9131.

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• New LiveTrack Auto Start – Garmin is excited to announce a new auto start on Garmin Connect Mobile™ for LiveTrack and GroupTrack. This new feature will provide users the ability to seamlessly use these features without needing to pull out their compatible smartphones1 before a ride. With auto start it is now easier than ever for users to be tracked by friends, family and fellow riders, helping them get home safely.
• Strava Beacon – Garmin users who are also Strava Premium members will soon be able to use Beacon, the social network’s new safety feature, with their automatic Garmin LiveTrack sessions. Beacon allows athletes to share their location information in real-time with up to three safety contacts, offering peace of mind for the athlete as well as for their friends and family.
• Shimano Di2 – Garmin and Shimano are working to further integrate support between Garmin Edge devices and the Shimano Di2 electronic shifting systems. Garmin will be extending the Edge support for Di2 Dura-Ace top buttons to control ANT+ bike lights, including the Varia™ smart bike lights, through their Di2 systems.2
• Trek – Cyclists can now use their compatible Edge device to automatically control Bontrager’s Transmitr line of ANT+ lights. Bontrager Flare RT, Ion 350 RT and Ion 700 RT lights will turn on automatically with the Edge and the ambient light sensor in the Edge 820 and Edge 1000 will set the appropriate lighting configuration for the day or night.

The ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, there is a product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.

1 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble for more info.

2 Features available for Edge 520, Edge 820 and Edge 1000

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Edge and Forerunner are registered trademarks, and Varia and Garmin Connect are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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