When people have safe, connected places to bike, communities thrive. They’re healthier, more active, less congested - and yes, safer. Cities with protected bike lanes see around 44% fewer traffic fatalities than average. At the same time, more people are choosing to ride - Garmin data shows global cycling activities rose 7% last year.
But to keep up with demand and build better biking infrastructure, cities need better and deeper data - and that’s where Love to Ride comes in.
Good decisions need good data. But only a fraction of bike-related incidents ever get officially reported, leaving planners in the dark about where safety improvements are truly needed. That’s why transportation planners are increasingly turning to rider-sourced data: real experiences, mapped and shared by the people pedaling your streets.
📍 Where do people ride?
⚠️ Where do they feel unsafe?
☺️ Where do they enjoy riding?
🛠️ Where are the quick infrastructure wins?
These questions can now have answers - thanks to Love to Ride’s citizen science and our active community of civic riders.
We’re excited to share that Garmin is now integrated with Love to Ride. This means:
Every GPS-tracked ride becomes a data point for positive change.
Garmin captures the ride; Love to Ride adds the rider’s perspective. Together, they turn consistent, high-quality trip data into powerful insights - enriched with comfort ratings, infrastructure feedback, and incident reports.
The result? A clearer picture of not just where people ride, but how they experience it - helping planners make smarter, more targeted decisions.
In just the first few months:
That’s not just movement - it’s momentum. Every trip logged adds visibility into where people ride, how they feel about when navigating those areas, and where improvements could boost safety and comfort.
Garmin integration supercharges our mission to make biking better - and offers major benefits for transportation professionals:
✅ Wider data reach
Include more riders, regions, and real-world conditions in your planning datasets.
✅ Effortless rider participation
Riders just ride and rate — no double-logging, surveys, or manual uploads.
✅ From ride to roadmap
Access up-to-the-minute data to support smart, targeted investments.
Turning everyday rides into actionable insights - this is people-first planning in motion.
If you’re a transportation professional, planner, or TDM leader, here’s what Garmin integration with Love to Ride means for you:
With Garmin data synced through Love to Ride, your community gets the clarity it needs to invest wisely, build smarter, and create safer streets for everyone.
🚲 Using Garmin? Connect your account and make every ride part of the bigger picture.
🗺️ Curious about the data? Explore Rate My Routes and our new planning tools.
📞 Want a closer look? Contact us at hello@lovetoride.net or book a quick walkthrough with our team.
Let’s turn everyday rides into safer, more bike-friendly streets — together.
