TECHNIQUE | 28/06/2024 | 12:33
by Giulia De Maio
Yesterday in the magnificent setting of Piazza Michelangelo the curtain rose on Tour de France 111 but also on the latest jewel from Garmin. The Edge 1050 that from tomorrow we will see on the handlebars of the riders of Astana, Groupama FDJ, Ineos Grenadiers, Movistar, Soudal Quick Step, Visma Lease a Bike, Lotto Dstny and many other teams involved in the Grande Boucle, given that in addition to the teams officially sponsored by the American company there are several that have chosen to purchase this premium cycle computer, which can make the difference even in the most important stage race in the world.
“I was among the first to use maps in the race, they often allowed me to make the difference on the descents and when there was wind to prevent or cause fans. Now everyone has the track in front of them, it is as fundamental as the numerous information it provides on the climbs we face and on the values we release in the saddle” he confirms Luke Rowebefore applauding his teammates Ineos Grenadiers who parade on stage and hear the roar of the audience for Egan Bernal’s greeting in Italian.
As well as boasting one LCD screen super smart, Garmin Edge 1050 It is the first computer with Garmin pay and navigator with integrated speaker, so it will also be very useful in training, both for champions and for amateurs who during their outings will be able to avoid taking out their cell phones to exchange messages or pay for a coffee. It was developed on 5 cornerstones: the profiling of the user on the specification of the activity carried out; there performance with power guide and stamina function, live segments, adaptive training plans, training status, load, effect, recovery advisor, FTP, altitude acclimation and heat; navigation with indications of the type of road surface, danger warnings offered by the crowdsourcing (every Garmin user can report a fallen tree or the interruption of a road, ed.), safety e connection.
«With the new Edge you can create routes directly from the device, navigate to points of interest and update maps via WiFi without using any cables anymore. Other interesting innovations concern the group ridewhich we have developed from the knowledge inherited from the world of motorcycles. You can connect with your companions before leaving and communicate directly without a phone. And since there is never a shortage of challenges with friends, Garmin will draw up a real-time ranking of the participants in the sections identified for the battle” explains Alberto Villata, Sales & Marketing Manager Fitness&Outdoor di Garmin.
Among the products that we can no longer do without are those that allow us to pedal safely. This is confirmed Dario David Cionisporting director of the English team, who is focusing on Carlos Rodriguez and Geraint Thomas at the Grande Boucle: «The lights Varia which with GPS indicate when a vehicle is approaching us were a revolution equal to that of the helmet. Once upon a time no one used it and now no runner wants to do without it. Garmin makes our work much easier, now downloading the data is very simple and during the race on the computers of all the athletes there are the stages to tackle with all the useful information, from supplies to dangerous points. Working together is a blessing and allows us to develop ever better products”
For full technical details on the Garmin Edge 1050: www.garmin.com.
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