GPS files

[Matt London]

Just got the email from Wiggle telling me that my Garmin Edge 800 with Adventurer maps is on it's way.
Does anyone here have any reccomendations for a good beginners guide to downloading and using gps files?

Cheers

Matt

[robpearson]

Jealous... my Edge 500 is already looking dated

[DrMekon]

The best guides I've seen are the ones on the Audax UK website. How relevant they'll be for the 800, I have no idea - I am an Etrex HCX user.

http://www.aukweb.net/services/gps1.htm

[Matt London]

Cheers for that, its very helpful.

Matt

[Captain Beaky]

Matt London said:

Just got the email from Wiggle telling me that my Garmin Edge 800 with Adventurer maps is on it's way.
Does anyone here have any reccomendations for a good beginners guide to downloading and using gps files?

Cheers

Matt

I've just got an Edge 800. I think I now have more technology and sensors on my bike than they had for the moon landings.
No more excuses for being lost and/or slow.

Garmin's own web site (Garmin Connect) seems fine for uploading recorded runs but others are better for route planning, Bike Route Toaster being my personal favourite.

[Matt London]

Thanks for that.
I have downloaded some Gpx files for the North Downs. Can't wait to try it