1. Varía Radar & Smart bike lights Marc Bainbridge
Good day Marc PM from Garmin
Thank you for allowing us to attend such an important indaba and present our Varia range of Safety products
I truly hope, part of the solution to the situation
Marc Bainbridge
Outdoor & Fitness Product Manager
Garmin Southern Africa

2. 40% of Cycling deaths are caused by Cyclist being hit from behind
Road Stats
40% of Cycling deaths are caused by Cyclist being hit from behind
US NHTSA survey, 12% of cyclists felt threatened during their last ride.
BBC Survey in the UK, over 50% of people believe it is too dangerous to cycle on the roads in their local area.
Australia Survey - Perceived danger of cycling due to lack of safe places to cycle and fear of being hit by motorist (26% of respondents.)
Based on worldwide data
This excludes accidents and injuries
Paints a very clear picture of the global state of cycling on the road, and clearly shows us that the main threat to cyclists is the one coming from behind.

3. Garmin varia – How it Works
Rear Tail light has built in Radar
Detects vehicles from 140m back
Alerts rider to approaching vehicle on Device or Display unit
Gives colour indicator to classify perceived threat to cyclist (Orange – Car approaching & Red – Car approaching is a danger)
Can track up to 8 cars at a time
Tail light rapidly pulses as vehicle approaches to alert driver
5 Hours battery in High power mode
2 options – Garmin head unit or display units
Garmin loves all cyclist, not just Garmin users,
Basic principle is it’s a rear facing radar and Tailight , that detects cars approaching from 140m back.
Not just detect cars, any threat to safety. Motorbikes / faster cyclist its about being a perceived threat based on their speed in relation to yours
Riding in a pelaton – No problem, moving at the same speed
still detect vehicles around 120m, noise

4. Garmin varia – How it Works
Orange/Red light indicates a car has been detected
Tracks up to 8 vehicles at a time from up to 140m
Both will display that they are connected, either by the light on the left on display unit or the connect signal on the top right. The display unit also displays a green light at the top
As the radar detects a vehicle at 140m the green light turns orange and the vehicle is represented by a white light, that tracks up the display as the vehicle approaches. This is the sames as you can see on the Garmin Edge device
The device will track up to 8 cars similtaneously, and this is hugely important, as you don’t want to pull out behind a car only to be hit but another vehicle
There are many scenarios for this application. We have all looked up and seen a pothole coming or a pedestrian and had to make a decision of how to get around this obstacle. Having knowledge of cars approach is a key to this decision.
And lets be honest, not all cycling accidents are the vehicles fault. Cyclists do unknowingly pull out infront of a vehicle by mistake. This advanced knowledge, allows you to make a more informed decision in these situations.
Indicator to show Radar is paired with a display unit

5. Garmin varia – How it Works
RED indicates a greater threat to the ride
This is based on the vehicles speed in relation to the rider
If the Red light is displayed, this indicates a much greater threat to the rider, which is why there are two colour settings. Orange notifies you that there are vehicles, the Red indicates that the vehicle is moving at an excessive speed and is a much great threat.
This is vitally important, as a rider becomes used to the tracking of vehicles, the differentiaton of threat levels is key

6. Garmin varia - Installation
Standard clamp mount
Easily mounted with ¼ turn mounts
Mounts for all bike designs
Head display
Tail light Radar
Aero post adapter
* Radar and Display are paired at the factory * Connection to a Garmin unit is a simple accessory pairing

7. Garmin Varia Radar – Proudly made by RSA
Invented by South African company iKubu in Stellenbosch
Interesting fact some of you may already know
Product invented and developed by iKubu in Stellenbosch. Now part of Garmin southern Africa and still based in Stellenbosch
Recently wont he accessory of the year award at Interbike,
The ? Is how great was the need in SA to create such a product.

8. Garmin varia Smart bike lights
Garmin are investing heavily into cycling safety, and the Radar was the start of the varia range

9. Garmin Varia Smart bike lights
SMART LIGHT
Extends the beam further ahead of the cyclist based on speed & Shortens the beam as you slow down
Ensures maximum light where you need it – when you need it
Hooded design to prevent light “blinding” motorists
Multiple light modes and flashing mode
TAIL LIGHTS
Auto Deceleration – enhances light when decelerating to alert riders and motorists
Indicator function when used as a pair
As part of our safety range we have smart lights

10. Garmin – Safety Features
Varia Vision
Heads up Full colour Display of Garmin data in glasses
Keep your eyes on the road whilst still seeing your ride data
Compatible with Varia Radar
Incident Detection
Auto detect potential crash – notifies emergency contact through connect phone
Live Track & Group Track
Live Track - Allows loved ones to follow your progress on a ride Group Track – Allows you to see where your riding partners are on the device within a 15km radius
REMOTE FUNCTIONS
Control lights through Edge device or Edge Remote on handlebar

11. Garmin Varia Radar
I am here as a Garmin representative, but more importantly as an Avid cyclist, a husband and a father.
Just like all of you, I know what the roads are like out there, and that things need to be done.
Its great to see that we have leaders from the industry, governing bodies and government, and we are open to exploring any options to try and get as many of these products on to cyclist.
The Garmin Varia Saves Lives, and prevents accidents and linjuries to cyclists
Thank you