FMC USA

About FMC USA

Formed in 2020, Follow My Challenge USA specializes in mapping and GPS tracking services for events in the United States. It was a established by Chris Moore and Geoff Duncan, who both have extensive experience in organising events, as well as riding bikes.

Follow My Challenge USA maintains a fleet of both Queclink GSM trackers and SPOT Satellite GPS trackers, including the latest SPOT Gen4 trackers. Tracking devices are individually labelled and shipped anywhere in the Continental U.S. To ensure extra safety, all SPOT devices are equipped with a SOS button. Emergency services will receive a message with time, location and rider info if the SOS is triggered by a participant.

We are able to connect many other GPS trackers from SPOT, Garmin InReach and others.

FAQs

What model of GPS trackers do you rent?

We have a fleet of SPOT trackers, including the newest the SPOT GPS Gen4 Trackers. Full technical specs can be found here.
We also have cellular-based trackers, the Queclink GL320MG. Full technical specs for the GL320MG can be found here.

Are there any instructions for how to use the rental trackers?

Instructions for our rental SPOT trackers can be found here.
Instructions for our rental Queclink GL320MG trackers can be found here.

Can rental SPOT trackers be used for communication? Are the SOS buttons active on the SPOT trackers?

Our SPOTs are not configured to allow users to “check-in” or send custom messages (although they have this capability). The SOS buttons are active. If pressed, the SOS button will summon emergency services and will alert a user-provided emergency contact with your location. Users are financially responsible for any charges incurred from these services.

What type of batteries are needed for the trackers? How long do they last?

All SPOTs require four AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x (L92) batteries. Battery life is dependent on several factors, but batteries last between 3.5-7 days minimum. Full power specifications from SPOT can be found here.

All Queclink GL320MG trackers have built-in, rechargeable lithium batteries. These batteries last approximately 5 days of continuous use (with 5-minute intervals). The batteries can be recharged with a USB-C cable (not included with rental).

How does shipping work?

All tracker rentals are shipped to event directors (for mass start/grand depart events), or individuals for ITTs or challenges. Participants are responsible to return tracker rentals within 48 hours of completion of their event. Shipping fees are not included.

We ship anywhere in the USA and can ship to Canada (additional charges may apply for shipping to Canada).

Are the rental trackers shipped with batteries?

Our SPOT trackers are not shipped with batteries. SPOTs require four AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x (L92) batteries.

Our Queclink GL320MG trackers come fully charged with built-in rechargeable batteries.

The Team

Geoff Duncan

FMC USA

Geoff Duncan was first drawn to road cycling as a way to stay in shape–that was nearly a decade ago. Since then, Geoff has become a competitive cyclist; entering races and endurance events and completing Race Across America (RAAM) in 2017.

In addition to being a cyclist, Geoff is co-director of Mt. Pleasant Velo Events, specializing in endurance racing and event promotion.
He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and lives with his wife and two children in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Chris Moore

FMC USA

Chris Moore has been racing bikes for over 25 years and has completed The Rift Gravel Race Iceland, The World’s Premier Gravel Race Dirty Kanza, and the Absa Cape Epic.

He is a licensed USA Cycling Category B Official, a Category 3 Race Mechanic and Race Promoter. He has worked as a mechanic with USA Cycling Nationals Program, Sram Neutral Race Support, Shimano Race Support and with the US Military Endurance Sports Elite Cycling and Para-cycling Teams.
Chris is also Co-Director of Mt. Pleasant Velo Events, specializing in endurance racing and event promotion.

He has a degree in Civil Engineering from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and is the Owner and Principle Engineer at Jon Guerry Taylor & Associates, Inc, a marine, coastal, waterfront engineering firm.
Chris lives with his wife and two children in Mt. Pleasant, SC.