Connected Cycle is a French start-up company that is dedicated to enhancing the overall experience of riding a bike. As one of the cleanest and cheapest ways to get around, the humble bicycle is a major part of modern society and is not only a reliable form of transport, but also a great way to get exercise. Connected Cycle believe such an important tool deserves to be enhanced to further increase its usefulness.

The Smart Pedal is the newest invention from Connected Cycle and is a device that is installed on you bike pedal to automatically record your speed, route, incline and calories burned on each bike trip. All of your stats are stored safely in the cloud, which can then be accessed using the Connected Cycle application on smart phone. Not only does this help you keep an eye on your fitness levels, but also as a theft prevention device ­– the app notifies you whenever your bike starts moving, as well as being located at any point in time.

The installation of The Smart Pedal reportedly takes two minutes and required no mechanical skills. The internal electronics are protected by an aluminium case and the footpads come in black, red, blue or green. Currently Connected Cycle is gearing up to launch a crowd funding campaign, so check in on its website to see how you can get involved. Elegantly designed and reliably built, The Smart Pedal is the perfect accessory for anyone who takes their cycling seriously.