November 15, 2026, 3:41 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Cyclists can sometimes be hard for drivers to spot. Waze and Garmin aim to change that. A new feature allows Garmin users to share their location as cyclists during a ride with the navigation app Waze.
How the New Waze Alert Works
According to the Waze blog, the technical basis is the Garmin LiveTrack feature. When cyclists activate this feature on a Garmin Edge bike computer or a compatible Garmin smartwatch, their location can appear as a moving icon on Waze during the ride.
If a driver approaches the relevant section of the route, the navigation informs them that a cyclist is on the road. This allows drivers to react earlier and increase their attention accordingly.
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Participation Remains Voluntary
It’s important that Garmin users decide for themselves whether to participate. The feature is based on an opt-in principle and must be actively enabled. Those who do not wish to share their location with Waze can simply opt out.
Drivers do not see personal data or the exact route of the cyclist. Once the Garmin tour ends, the display disappears from Waze. The feature is being rolled out for Android and iOS.