Anyone else facing GPS issues while riding with a tracker?

Hey everyone,

So I’ve been enjoying my Yamaha MT-10 for a while now, but recently I’ve run into an issue that’s been bugging me during my rides, and I’m curious if anyone else has experienced the same thing. Lately, while I’m out on longer rides—especially on routes with a lot of twists and turns—my GPS tracker seems to be showing inaccurate data or even dropping the signal entirely. I mainly use it to keep tabs on my speed, distance, and ride time, and I’ve noticed this happening more often in certain areas. It’s starting to make me question the reliability of my setup.

For context, I rely on a GPS cycling tracker I’ve got installed on my bike. It’s not just a cycling tool, but something I’ve adapted for tracking my rides. A cycling tracker, for those who aren’t familiar, is typically used by cyclists to monitor various aspects of their rides like distance, speed, and elevation. Many riders use it as a  how far did I bike today tool,  which gives them precise data on their performance. I’m actually inspired by how accurate the tracking for cyclists is, especially on trails, and I thought it would translate well to motorbikes. And to be fair, it works great most of the time. But lately, I’ve found that when I’m in areas with heavy tree cover or lots of tall buildings, the GPS tracker seems to struggle. I’m pretty sure some of you out there are using similar tools, so maybe you can share some insights or experiences on this?

One recent ride really highlighted the issue. I was riding through a forested, hilly area the other weekend, and my GPS dropped out completely for a solid 10 minutes. When it finally came back, it showed me way off from where I actually was on the route. That was pretty frustrating, because I usually rely on it for reviewing my ride data later. I’m starting to think it might be a signal strength issue, especially in areas with lots of interference from buildings or natural obstacles.

So, I was wondering: do any of you use GPS trackers on your bikes? If so, have you encountered similar problems with signal loss or inaccurate data? How do you deal with it when your tracker gives you bad information? Do you have any tips for making it more reliable, or is this just something we have to accept in certain environments?

I’ve thought about switching to a different GPS system or even tweaking my current setup, but before I go that route, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Maybe someone out there has figured out a better way to handle these signal drops? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!