diff --git a/README_TESTED_SENSORS.md b/README_TESTED_SENSORS.md
index d37fe7596..6e03e5eb6 100644
--- a/README_TESTED_SENSORS.md
+++ b/README_TESTED_SENSORS.md
@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ However, often only one value is provided.
 ### Speed
 
 * Garmin Speed Sensor 2
+  This sensor reports speed data as cadence.
+  A workaround is in place.
+
 * Wahoo Speed (Model: WFRPMSPD)
 
 ### Cadence
diff --git a/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/services/sensors/BluetoothConnectionManager.java b/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/services/sensors/BluetoothConnectionManager.java
index c518a9c59..fa44df1ef 100644
--- a/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/services/sensors/BluetoothConnectionManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/de/dennisguse/opentracks/services/sensors/BluetoothConnectionManager.java
@@ -220,7 +220,13 @@ public abstract class BluetoothConnectionManager {
         protected SensorDataCycling.DistanceSpeed parsePayload(String sensorName, String address, BluetoothGattCharacteristic characteristic) {
             SensorDataCycling.CadenceAndSpeed cadenceAndSpeed = BluetoothUtils.parseCyclingCrankAndWheel(address, sensorName, characteristic);
             if (cadenceAndSpeed != null) {
-                return cadenceAndSpeed.getDistanceSpeed();
+                // Workaround for Garmin Speed Sensor 2: provides cadence instead of speed
+                SensorDataCycling.DistanceSpeed result = cadenceAndSpeed.getDistanceSpeed();
+                if (result == null && cadenceAndSpeed.getCadence() != null) {
+                    result = new SensorDataCycling.DistanceSpeed(cadenceAndSpeed.getSensorAddress(), cadenceAndSpeed.getSensorName(), (int) cadenceAndSpeed.getCadence().getCrankRevolutionsCount(), cadenceAndSpeed.getCadence().getCrankRevolutionsTime());
+                }
+
+                return result;
             }
             return null;
         }