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Do I need a Garmin?
Hi,
I'm just recovering from knee surgery following an injury that has kept me off the bike for six months. I should be out riding in early May and I'm keen to get some kind of navigational assistance.
Up until recently I have always ridden "blind" or printed out a little cheat sheet to keep in a jersey pocket, but I'm a bit sick of getting lost. Question is do I need a Garmin? They look great but are relatively pricey. I have an iPhone and I hear good things about open source mapping apps.
Does anyone have experiences or recommendations either way? Also, what is the best smartphone mount you have found?
Thanks in advance..
Jase
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slightly off topic but how do you delete old rides from your garmin.
when ever i try to upload a ride to strava it takes for ever??
someone said delete your old rides and it will do it quicker.
currently have a garmin 500 and have loaded all rides up to garmin connect.
is it something in the settings
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