If you go cycling regularly and use Garmin to map and record your journey, then you might want to check out this latest update from both Garmin and Waze. The two companies have announced a team-up which brings a real-time cycling alert system that’s designed to increase road safety for riders worldwide .

With the new system, cyclists using Garmin LiveTrack on a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer or smartwatch can choose to display a moving icon on Waze. When drivers approach these riders, they will receive an immediate on-screen notification prompting them to exercise caution and share the road.

Image: Waze

According to Waze, the feature prioritizes user privacy through strict opt-in controls. Drivers will see a generalized, temporary warning about nearby cyclists rather than any personal data or specific travel routes.…