November, 2020 - Brasil Ride announces a novelty that will give even more security to the athletes who participate in its circuit. Starting with the Brasil Ride Botucatu Festival, on the 21st and 22nd of this month, SPOT debuts its partnership with the sports promotion agency. SPOT devices allow GPS tracking and use the Globalstar satellite network to share these coordinates, in addition to sending e-mail and SMS messages. In other words, extra security in the events of the promoter.

"I am very happy to announce this partnership with SPOT and once again be able to think about the safety of our customers, who are the athletes. Not only when they are with us, during our events, which is the number one factor of concern for us, but now extending throughout the year when they train for our 1 events of the season ", comments Mario Roma, founder of Brasil Ride.

The partnership will ensure that athletes enrolled in the Brasil Ride events buy SPOT devices at a special price and have a discount on the monitoring service, so that close people, such as family and friends, can accompany them live not only at agency events, as well as day-to-day training. The event's infrastructure will also benefit, since the logistics and security teams of the events will also make use of the device.  

“The partnership with Brasil Ride, a world reference in cycling events, is a reason of great honor for SPOT. We believe that we will add even more value, bringing safety to athletes and allowing family and friends to accompany them all the time, not only in competitions, but also in their training routines ”, comments Guilherme Abad, marketing director at Globalstar , manufacturer of SPOT equipment.

What is SPOT and how it works - SPOT devices offer 100% satellite communication and security for any outdoor activity. With coverage throughout the Brazilian territory, over 500 nautical miles from the coast and in 120 other countries, the technology also allows communication through e-mail and SMS messages. The SPOT Gen4 device, recently launched by the company, allows sending predefined messages to up to ten contacts. The SPOT X device, the most complete equipment in the portfolio, also allows bidirectional communication, that is, the user can send messages through the equipment itself and also receive messages, allowing total communication, regardless of where the athlete is.

Position updates take place at user-defined time intervals, and are sent over the satellite network in virtually real time, enabling live event coverage and allowing accurate estimates of arrival times at important locations on the route. Given the remote nature of long-distance cycling events and long kilometers, as is the case with Brasil Ride, this information is vital for organizers. 

The device's emergency message function allows cyclists to call for help in a mechanical or medical emergency, regardless of cell coverage. Medical attendants and logistical assistance receive exact coordinates of the cyclist's positioning, allowing fast and efficient response times. For friends or family who follow online, SPOT offers the peace of mind of being able to accompany you.

Brasil Ride: More than a race, a stage in your life.

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