POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
GPS Units

Better than smartphone
- no data limit, cell phone coverage limits
- works everywhere

Satellite Signal reception
Satellite coverage
GPS Units only, not smartphones

Weak or Lost Satellite Signal Reception
Although it is extremely rare, it is possible that satellite signal reception could be become weak or lost due to weather or other conditions. If this happens your specific location indicated on the GPS may become much less accurate and bounce around and drift. This is particularly possible going through downtown Chicago due to tall buildings blocking the satellite signals. Since we began using GPS units for navigation in 2006 however, we have never had an issue where our GPS units lose satellite reception for more than a few seconds and we test every one of our GPS units for the proper functioning of its satellite reception hardware before each event.

Luckily, the loss of satellite reception is only a temporary condition, although it is impossible to know how long it will last. You will need to rely on another alternate means of navigation to continue riding until satellite reception is restored.