Satnav maps out best route for cyclists
Mark Prigg, Technology Correspondent
12.06.08
For the cyclist about town it is the ultimate gadget - a satnav to guide you through the streets.
New software, which works on all of Nokia's latest handsets, turns a regular mobile phone into a navigation device that can be attached to a bike using a handlebar mount. The phone displays a map which is constantly updated with the rider's position.
Simon Ainslie, managing director of Nokia UK, said: "In London more people than ever are cycling but finding your way around can be a big problem.
"Our software could get more people riding, as one of the major worries in London is getting lost. Having a satnav really gives you a sense of security."
Some cycling experts have criticised the product, claiming it will distract riders from watching the road.
But Mr Ainslie said: "I use this system every day on my ride to work and we believe that having this device on your bicycle is far safer than having to stop and start on the road constantly while you try to work out where you are."
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would need a satnav for their commute EVERY DAY!!!!111eleven.
All you need to do is, errr, remember where you're going.