Garmin Edge 1000 etc...
MiniMalts
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Anyone have any experience of turn by turn GPS systems for bikes?
Also, if I wanted to cycle NCN 7, is there an option on the GPS to select this specific route or do they only have roads like the car GPS systems?
Also, if I wanted to cycle NCN 7, is there an option on the GPS to select this specific route or do they only have roads like the car GPS systems?
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To do that I would use a website to create a route following NCN 7 (or any route I wanted to follow) and then put that route on the Garmin. Then the Garmin can give you turn by turn directions along the route you specified (if you have suitable maps installed).
I (almost) never just select a destination on my Garmin and have it create a route for me to follow. I always create a route beforehand. I use RideWithGPS to create my routes.
I'm looking to cycle NCN 7 and the Trans Penine Trail next year. Looking at the route of the TPT on a map there are a lot of turns at the start (West) and don't want to waste time stopping to look at maps all the time.
You can set the 'autorouting' so that it prefers cycle routes and bike-friendly roads. The results can be a bit hit-and-miss so always keep an eye on what it is telling you to do. Also it's best to use it over shortish stages, as the longer the distance the more chance of an error. I prefer not to use this, and use tracks instead, but with the NCN you should be OK.
Oh and if you just want to follow a route then a Edge 1000 is way more than you need - it has lots of features that are useful for training, but if you don't want these, I would look at something like the Edge Touring or even eTrex 20.
So from what I can tell, both the Garmin Edge 1000 and Edge Explore 1000 both come with base maps only and any further detailed maps will have be added separately? at further cost no doubt?
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=134491&compareProduct=522791&compareProduct=112912
What devices with come with full maps?
OK, so I've planned my route in the 'PLAN' section on RideWithGPS. How do I upload the routes to my Garmin Edge 1000?
The issue with Garmin 1000 is with certain settings (I think with Turn Guidance turned on) it calculates a route which isn't necessarily the one you uploaded. You should also turn off the "stay on roads" setting too.
Yeah, that bit is fine. It turns out I have to pay to be able to download the file.
Are there any websites like this that are free?
The base map only has major roads.
You can do this the expensive way . Or the free way!!!
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/down ... 00810.html
Then use strava route builder, ride with GPS or whatever and imoprt to the Garmin for full TBT
Really? well if someone can tell me how I'd be extremely grateful.
Which 1000 are we talking about? Mine has sandy seaside Dutch bike trails pre-installed.
I was just thinking that the maps on my 1000 are pretty good but the link posted suggests it just has a few streets. I'm currently in a village in East Yorkshire and I can see all the streets around me...
I have this one. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-100 ... 5360654525
I notice there is a cheaper version of the 1000, perhaps this has less maps?
When viewing the route, on the right hand menus, there should be an Export tab - scroll down to GPX track, click on the link and save the file. If the 1000 is like the older Garmins, then copy this file to the \Garmin\New Files\ folder on the device. When you turn it on it should be there.
Alternatively, on your Routes page, where they are all listed, select the route and underneath (where the details are) you can click to export at GPX, TCX or KML (do either of the first two).
Same as me - you don't need extra maps.
Yep, when I do that a pop up box appears telling me about Basic subscription for $6/month.
Great.
Strange - I dont get that, it just downloads the file and I dont pay - my account level is called 'Starter'. Unless it lets me do it because I registered in 2010, but I wouldnt have thought so.
Course points? Track option? :?: :?