The new Garmin vivoactive HR might be the best smart watch yet for cyclists

Garmin looks to be taking smart watches in the right direction (for us)

garmin vivoactive hr smart watch

Let's be honest, as clever as many smart watches and activity trackers are, they're not always great for cyclists, often not coming with basic features such as GPS and the ability to connect with other sensors on your bike. However the new Garmin vivoactive HR looks to be a step in the right direction for cyclists.

>>> You might soon be able to send text messages from your Garmin

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.