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The Garmin PC software is
The Garmin PC software is dire. Sounds like this is the problem rather than the GPS itself.
The connect express application seems to work reliably for uploading rides to strava… but downloading routes using their software is hopeless. Don’t even try to use the mapping tools!
The only way I’ve found that works is planning routes with ridewithgps.com website, exporting as a .tcx and then saving the .tcx in the NewFiles folder on the Garmin SD card.
Trying to get the Garmin to plot a route itself usually ends up a long way round disaster of unsurfaced paths.
Some decent daytime running lights – a really good rear, especially.+1 for this.
for £100 I’d get an exposure trace R day bright rear and a cat eye volt 800 up front
then put any leftovers towards a cheap waterproof jacket that will stuff easily in a jersey pocket
It’s useless for creating a
It’s useless for creating a route on the fly. The touring lacks the direct routing option that the 800 has, which means routes will avoid A roads at all costs. It won’t let a route go over an A road at a cross roads or roundabout, resulting in some hilariously torturously long journeys. Apparently this is what touring cyclists want.
However, it has been brilliant for following routes created on the RideWithGPS website and exported as a TCX file. Turn by turn directions with junction map popping up with a beep, and 10 hours plus battery life. I also use a lightning to micro SD card adapter to transfer routes to/from my iPhone.
I really like Pocket Earth
I really like Pocket Earth for route planning on mobile. It is quick and easy to add waypoints and drag them around. Also, maps are downloadable, so re-routing mid ride in a weak signal area is no problem. Has turn by turn directions.
But it doesn’t do elevation. I use RideWithGPS for that, but need to use website which is a bit tricky on the phone.
