AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
KEYWORDS
bicycles, Bike safety
COUNTRY
France
DESIGNED BY
Connected Cycle
WEBSITE
http://connectedcycle.com
Connected Pedal
Connected Cycle pedal is the first ever connected pedal that prevents bike theft.
Connected Cycle pedal is the first ever connected pedal. It prevents bike theft, while providing a simple solution for regular bike users. The bike owner is instantly notified when the bike is moved, and allowed it to be located at anytime. The user can also locate where the bike was last parked.On a daily basis, the pedal automatically records the speed, route, incline, and calories burnt of every single bike trip. These statistics are sent to the cloud, and made available to users through the Connected Cycle application available on smartphones.The pedal is totally self governing and is able to run all over the world; generating its own energy, and using its own Internet connexion. There is no need to charge a battery or carry your smartphone during trips. Installation takes less than 2 minutes and doesn't require any mechanical skills, however the pedal can only be removed using a special coded key that only the bike owner posesses.