App helps cyclists keep eyes on the road   

By The Holland Times Monday 12 September 2011, 17:09

Students at Eindhoven's Technical University have created a smartphone application to guide cyclists using music. The programme works by applying musical cues that are in sync with the phone's navigational system.

By sending louder sounds to left and right earphones, cyclists can anticipate turns and keep their eyes on the road. The musical directives can work with any choice of music and be used anywhere in the world, according to app creator Matthijs Zwinderman.

Cyclists with Android phones can download the app starting this week. iPhone availability will come at a later date.