What’s your favourite GPS unit? Tell us in this week’s People’s Choice poll.
In just a decade, GPS has gone from an expensive gimmick to a significant part of the cyclist’s toolbox. We use it for navigating new routes to vary our riding; recording rides in detail as a training tool; and for Strava segment bragging rights, among many others.
What do you use to get the data you want? Stand-alone GPS device or phone app? Map display or data recorder? Let us know in the comments.

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24 thoughts on “What’s the best GPS device for cycling? Help decide the road.cc People’s Choice”
Cyclemeter – https://abvio
Cyclemeter – https://abvio.com/cyclemeter/
Strava – https://www.strava
Strava – https://www.strava.com/
Mio cyclo 200 – http://eu.mio
Mio cyclo 200 – http://eu.mio.com/en_gb/cyclo-200.htm
For navigation only (No ANT, heartrate etc.) but stunning value and very useable. Nice interface, display and features.
http://road.cc/content/news/163312-mio-cyclo-200-gps-computer-costing-150-launched
Garmin Edge 500.
Garmin Edge 500.
Honest, fancy-free and 100% reliable workhorse.
The one you already own. It
The one you already own. It guarantees good value 😉
Garmin Edge 520. Long battery
Garmin Edge 520. Long battery life. Brilliant display. Instant saved ride sync to app.
MapMyRide
MapMyRide http://mapmyride.com/
A waterproof O/S map, never
A waterproof O/S map, never loses signal or tries to send you off down tracks, a quick glance tells you the nearest POI (e.g village / pub) is actually over a 500 ft climb so you’d be better off chosing the alternative 5 miles down the road. Oh, you can stuff it down your jersey if it’s chilly or sit on it when taking a breather. My Garmin does none of this….
Garmin Edge 1000
Garmin Edge 1000
Not cheap, but excellent.
I’ve had 5 Garmins and none
I’ve had 5 Garmins and none of them have worked properly, but Garmin UK are very good to deal with. So I’d say anything as long its not a garmin Edge.
BBB Bikeboard app.
BBB Bikeboard app.
https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/bikeboard/id882776289?mt=8
For making routes I’ve found
For making routes I’ve found http://www.ridewithgps.com the best. The route editing works really well. I just save the GPX track to my Garmin 1000 and it just works
Also worth a look is http://www.bikehike.co.uk if you like the OS maps
Didn’t like mapmyride or GPSies
TomTom MultiSport (with HRM
TomTom MultiSport (with HRM and Cadence)
https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/sports/multi-sport/products/?gclid=CNKQwceRicwCFUyeGwodYTwK9g&dclid=COzA3siRicwCFSUHwwodgEILHw
Is a watch for running and swimming, but also comes with a bar mount for cycling.
Provides GPS and altitude tracking, providing a display of live data during ride
I dont need it to tell me where to go as that is half of the fun of new routes – planning or getting lost! I want it for logging miles and impovements to Strava, which this does as it exports to all the most recent activity tracking apps, or exports .gpx if you wish.
10 hour battery life is pretty reliable dependant on linked devices.
Bluetooth syncing with my iphone.
Cant fault it.
http://www.viewranger.com/en
http://www.viewranger.com/en-GB
Probably a bit more useful for MTB but it’s free and very accurate.
Ultrasport Navrun, just ride
Ultrasport Navrun, just ride my circuits and download when I get back, records distance, heart rate, average heart rate max heart rate, even shows on download where I had my max, altitude etc, I have mine set to 2mile segments as I ride, records each segment pace speed mph and tells me the fastest speed of the trip. All I want or need though it’s clever enough to load up a route but I’m not clever enough to do those bits, waypoints etc. I was so pleased with it I bought an identical one badged as an ‘Aldi’ product, £49.00. now that was a bargain.
The IPBike app has a lot
The IPBike app has a lot of the functionality the Garmin Edges have. It really only misses navigation.
Garmin Edge 20 – Linky here.
Garmin Edge 20 – Linky here.
Bought it to replace my Edge 200 and I love it.
Edge 520 hands down!
Edge 520 hands down!
Garmin 800 with OS mapping.
Garmin 800 with OS mapping.
Garmin Edge 520.
Garmin Edge 520.
I’ve used the Edge 200 and 500 and they pale compared to the 520. Screen is so crisp and sharp. Size and weight are good. I don’t bother with the map much. Get the silicone cover to protect it. I’ve dropped mine more than once off the bike.
My only criticisim is that it doesn’t have a Lap Elevation option.
The basic Garmin Edge 200, it
The basic Garmin Edge 200, it does what I need at a low cost & is very reliable.
Garmin Etrex series – HCx/20
Garmin Etrex series – HCx/20/30 etc
For longer rides the battery life with replaceable AA cells is great (except perhaps the newer touch-screen versions); 200km+ e.g. ~7+ hrs on the road, is no problem as can get 24hrs+ from a single set of NIMH cells.
Ability to follow a downloaded track with ease; without having to bother with ‘random’ auto-route re-calculations that some units are prone to.
Garmin Fenix 3 | Silver with
Garmin Fenix 3 | Silver with Red strap
I’ve had an Edge 500 before and now use an Edge touring as it helps me find my way. But the data I upload is alway from my Fenix 3. It’s easy to use, accurate and looks brilliant on your wrist. Also, you can run, swim, golf (why would you?) hike, ski, and cycle then still only charging it 1 or 2 a week…
I really love this watch, it’s brilliant!
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/outdoor/wrist-worn/fenix-3/prod160512.html
OS map (for the reasons Rnick
OS map (for the reasons Rnick said) with a Garmin Etrex HCx tucked into a pocket or saddlebag for backup (to get grid ref if I get hopelessly lost) or just to record the route. If I remember the Garmin that is!