Patrick is making good points here. In fact I think that though cue sheets are often provided with gps route files now, they are much older than bike computers and intended to help you follow a route with a map. I think I read in one of Jan's blog posts that he never uses a bike computer.
That said if you do carry a smartphone and you do use a gamin 510 (and I expect several other models) and you do have cell coverage where you ride, you can have the gamin pass your position info to the internets via the phone and folks you invite can follow you on a web page. That may be of interest to some, though some may find the idea abhorrent too. Of course there is also the post ride upload option with sites like gamin connect, strava, and ridewithgps. One last point on the Garmin 510. That model has the option to use GLONASS satellites in addition to the GPS satellites. Doing so increases the number of satellites in view, improves accuracy, and is reputed to reduce or eliminate drop outs in some areas heavy tree coverage. On Monday, September 15, 2014 6:10:36 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I'll make an argument for heeding your historical resistance. Grin. > > Map and compass and the increased awareness of distance that comes from > not relying on gadgets. I realize this is what you've been using, but I > would encourage you to keep using it. I understand cue sheets are written > presuming such a computer, but I've always found it plenty easy to navigate > without them. Of course I'm never in hurry and when there is the rare > occasional navigational puzzler I don't mind the time and adventure. If you > do get something, I'd suggest using it only as an aid at the head > scratchers. If you carry an iPhone or smart phone with you, you can utilize > the GPS and map in it at these times and not carry anything additional. > > There is something very satisfying in having the skill to navigate without > gadgetry -- a skill that none can take away. The feel for how far you've > come, though the road is windy and steep and you are tired, the feeling of > not knowing exactly where you are but still knowing where you are going and > roughly how far you've come and have yet to go. Plus, there isn't the > constant temptation to ride to the numbers, which I always find lessens my > enjoyment of a ride. > > Of course this approach drive folks nuts who bike with me. "How far > to...?" They ask. "Yea far," I answer. They eventually give up, though they > still scratch their heads. Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
