It is the centennial of the Giro d’Italia and for the first time in 100 years, fans will be able to follow each stage live online and on television. Universal Sports and UniversalSports.com present live and same-day coverage of the Giro d’Italia. For passionate cycling fans, Garmin, Slipstream Sports and Universal Sports have teamed up to create the RaceTracker, an application that provides viewers with broadcast-quality live video, commentary, stage profiles, key stats and real-time GPS race tracking.
The RaceTracker, available at www.universalsports.com and www.slipstreamsports.com, features live video feeds from the race, play-by-play updates from Cyclingnews.com, GPS tracking of the race from the Garmin-Slipstream Team Car and an interactive chat room for viewers to connect with other fans while watching.
“The 100th Anniversary of the Giro is a spectacular event,” said President and COO Carlos Silva. “Now viewers can enjoy an interactive and immersive experience live from their computers. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity for cycling fans.”
RaceTracker is available on a pay-per-view basis for $3.95 per day, or viewers can opt for the full race package at $34.95. Coverage begins each day at 8:30 a.m., continuing until 12 p.m. ET.
“As the global leader in satellite navigation, we are thrilled to be able bring this majestic race to fans around the world,” said Jon Cassat, Garmin’s vice president of communications. “Just like Team Garmin uses top-tier technology to track their daily data, RaceTracker now helps fans everywhere track the entire event.”
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About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200.
About Slipstream Sports
Founded in 2005, Slipstream Sports LLC is a highly progressive sports management company dedicated solely to promoting the ethical growth of American cycling. Additional information is available at www.slipstreamsports.com.
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