Garmin Edge Explore 3 GPS Bike Computer

The best bike rides usually start with a simple idea: let's see where that road goes. The Garmin Edge Explore 3 is designed to make following your curiosity considerably easier, with detailed cycling maps, intelligent route planning and a responsive touchscreen that keeps everything straightforward. It even works with compatible eBikes to help you monitor battery levels and plan around your remaining range. Think of it as a knowledgeable cycling companion that knows the local roads, remembers where you started and won't judge you for planning an entire ride around a particularly good café.

The Full Picture

There's something wonderful about discovering a new cycling route. That quiet country lane you've never noticed, a gravel track disappearing into the trees or a scenic detour that turns out to be considerably longer than expected. The Garmin Edge Explore 3 is built for exactly this sort of riding, taking the guesswork out of navigation so you can spend more time enjoying the journey. With a vivid colour touchscreen, detailed maps and intelligent routing, it's designed to make exploring feel easy rather than like an unexpected geography exam.

Garmin has packed the Explore 3 with thoughtful features that genuinely make a difference on the bike. Bike-specific mapping helps you discover suitable roads and trails, while Free Flow Routing looks for routes with fewer stops and interruptions. The Up Ahead feature keeps track of useful places along your course, and ClimbPro tells you exactly how much of that rather ambitious hill you've still got left. Compatible eBike riders can view battery levels, assistance settings and smart range information, while Garmin Coach offers guided workouts for riders building their fitness. With up to 16 hours of battery life in demanding use or 48 hours in Battery Saver mode, there's plenty of time to discover somewhere new. Although perhaps not quite enough to visit every café along the way.

Key Features

• Responsive Colour Touchscreen – Bright, intuitive display makes detailed maps, navigation and ride information easy to access

• Advanced Bike-Specific Mapping – Preloaded cycling maps help identify suitable roads and trails for road, gravel and mountain biking

• Intelligent Route Planning – Compare suggested routes based on available riding time, elevation gain, bike type and riding preferences

• Free Flow Routing – Helps find routes with fewer stops, intersections and interruptions to keep your ride moving smoothly

• Trendline Popularity Routing – Uses routes travelled by other Garmin cyclists to help discover established roads and popular cycling trails

• Up Ahead Points Of Interest – Displays upcoming cafés, water fountains, public toilets and other selected locations along your route

• High-Zoom Road Visibility – Detailed map views help reveal smaller roads and lesser-known routes in unfamiliar areas

• Detailed Course Previews – Review distance, elevation, estimated ride time, road surfaces, traffic information and reported hazards before setting off

• Turn-By-Turn Navigation – Clear directions and advance alerts help you follow unfamiliar routes with confidence

• Back To Start Navigation – Find your way back to your starting point when it's time to head home

• Google Maps & Apple Maps Pin Navigation – Send compatible locations from your smartphone for bike-specific directions

• On-Device Course Creation – Plan new routes directly on the touchscreen using detailed maps and available map layers

• Road Surface Information – Identify paved and unpaved sections to help plan suitable routes for your bike

• ClimbPro Ascent Planner – View remaining climbing distance, gradient and nearby climbs to help manage your effort

• Road Hazard Alerts – Receive supported cyclist-reported warnings about potholes, road closures and other potential hazards

• Up To 48 Hours Battery Life – Extended operation in Battery Saver mode supports longer adventures and multi-day riding

• 16 Hours In Demanding Use – Designed to deliver reliable battery performance with more demanding settings enabled

• eBike System Compatibility – Connect wirelessly with supported Bosch, Shimano and other compatible eBike systems

• eBike Battery & Assistance Information – View compatible battery status, assistance level and remaining range directly on the Edge

• eBike Smart Range Routing – Plan routes with supported battery and assistance information to better understand your available riding range

• Garmin Link Smartwatch Integration – Automatically connects with compatible Garmin watches to display supported wrist-based heart rate information

• Garmin Coach Cycling Plans – Follow personalised training plans with guided workouts using compatible heart rate equipment

• Daily Suggested Workouts – Receive cycling recommendations informed by available fitness and training information

• Recovery Adviser – View estimated recovery recommendations to help plan your next demanding ride

• Fitness & Performance Insights – Monitor supported metrics including estimated VO2 max, functional threshold power and intensity minutes

• Nutrition & Hydration Reminders – Customisable alerts help remind you to eat and drink during longer rides

• Carbon Savings Tracking – Commuter ride profile estimates the carbon emissions avoided by choosing to cycle

• Real-Time Weather Information – View supported weather radar and wind direction overlays using a compatible connected smartphone

• Garmin Varia Compatibility – Connect supported rearview radar and smart lighting accessories for additional road awareness

• LiveTrack Location Sharing – Allow selected friends and family to follow your ride through supported smartphone connectivity

• Incident Detection – Can alert configured assistance contacts after certain detected cycling incidents

• PIN-Protected Bike Alarm – Provides alerts through a paired smartphone if the bike is moved while the alarm is armed

• Find My Edge – View your cycling computer's last known location through Garmin Connect

• Spectator Messaging – Receive supported messages of encouragement from family and friends during your ride

• Garmin Messenger Compatibility – Exchange text messages with compatible Garmin devices and smartphones through the Garmin Messenger app

• Garmin Share – Transfer compatible courses, saved locations and workouts between supported Garmin devices

• Third-Party Route Synchronisation – Import compatible routes from Strava, Komoot and Ride with GPS

• Smartphone Music Controls – Control supported music playback directly from your Edge

• Smart Trainer Compatibility – Connect with compatible indoor trainers to record and monitor indoor cycling sessions

• Garmin Connect Synchronisation – Review ride data, monitor fitness progress and manage cycling activities through Garmin Connect

• Connect IQ Customisation – Add compatible apps, widgets and data fields to personalise your cycling computer

The Garmin Edge Explore 3 is the kind of cycling computer that encourages you to take the turning you've always wondered about. It makes navigation feel straightforward, keeps useful ride information close at hand and brings some genuinely clever features to everyday cycling. The eBike integration is particularly handy for longer adventures, while the route planning tools help you discover new places with confidence. Garmin has done the hard work of figuring out where you're going. You just need to decide how many coffee stops are acceptable before it technically becomes a café tour.

Please Note: Some training features require a compatible heart rate monitor, power meter or Garmin smartwatch. eBike integration, messaging, weather information and safety features depend on compatible equipment, smartphone connectivity or supported services. Battery life varies according to settings and usage.