Serious cyclists looking to take their rides to the next level might want to check out a new device from Garmin, dubbed the Edge 1000.

The latest addition to Garmin's fitness product lineup, unveiled on Wednesday, works like a GPS for your car, but is specifically tailored for your bike. The Edge 1000 comes pre-loaded with maps and points of interest, like parks and trails, and can help you plan a route, provide turn-by-turn directions, then guide you back to your starting point.

You can, for instance, enter how far you want to ride, and the device will offer up to three bicycle-friendly routes to choose from, letting you review the elevation profile of each route before making a selection. If you need to get somewhere in a hurry, the Edge 1000 will calculate the most direct route to your destination.

"The Edge 1000 combines the essential legacy features cyclists love from the Edge Touring and Edge 810, with exciting new features including a large high-resolution color touch-screen display, advanced smartphone connectivity, and challenging segment features that will take cyclists of any ability's training to the next level," Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales, said in a statement.

The device can connect to your iPhone 4s or later and display incoming calls and text message alerts, to help you stay connected. You can also easily share your ride on social media when you want to brag about your cycling prowess. A feature called LiveTrack, meanwhile, lets friends and family track your races and training activities in real time.

The 3-inch high-resolution color touch-screen display is fully customizable, works with gloves, and can withstand "incidental" exposure to water (1 meter for up to 30 minutes), Garmin said. It also features an ambient light sensor for riding at night or through dark areas such as tunnels.

The Edge 1000 is also compatible with a number of accessories, including Garmin's Edge Remote control, which lets you control the Edge without removing your hands from the handlebar. You can pair it with the Shimano Di2 electronic shifting system to display the current gear on your screen. It supports ANT+ power meters including Garmin's Vector device, which measures total power, left and right balance, and cadence.

All these features won't come cheap, however. The Edge 1000 will be available this Spring for $599.99, or $699.99 for the bundle including Garmin's HRM3 heart rate monitor chest strap and new speed/cadence sensors.

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