Why not bike mode in the Waze app? No thanks to buying yet another another device and creating yet another account.

Ahh yes, the solution is invasion of privacy. Capitalism claims another victory!

The new feature allows cyclists using a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch to share their location through Garmin’s LiveTrack feature. That location can then appear in real time to nearby drivers using Waze, with cyclists displayed as moving icons on the road.

I think if Garmin gave me a device to share my location, I'd use it.

I doubt it. If you don't expressly need their devices, their ecosystem can be a pain to use. If something isn't annoying as hell, it's probably an additional monthly fee.

If you want solid performance metrics for running, cycling, swimming, hiking or golf, it's awesome. Any other feature they have always comes with really weird caveats. Their LTE watches are great.... If everyone you know is using the shitty Garmin Messenger app so they can receive calls and texts. Stuff like that. LiveTrack looks like it was built in the 80's and have never given a shit enough to use it unless I absolutely need it.

Still though, my running metrics are fucking insane and crushes any other solution I have seen. One of my biker friends shares similar opinions.

The new feature allows cyclists using a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch to share their location through Garmin’s LiveTrack feature. That location can then appear in real time to nearby drivers using Waze, with cyclists displayed as moving icons on the road.

428 other vehicles nearby, around me, but this one demands it's own moving icon on my screen?

Quite a genius plan indeed.