I just came across an excellent article on how to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810
OpenStreeMaps are easy to order from this site http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/
and DCRainmaker tells you how to get them onto your map-capable Garmin device here:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html
Hear is a useful idea I found on the YACF forum Somnolent said: charging of Garmins from a dynamo while on the move is problematic even in the dry. Nothing that can’t be overcome mitigated with a little ingenuity. Been running my Etrex (HCx) from the Luxos USB offtake for a couple of years now. I’ve…
Your smartphone can be a powerful navigational tool, whether you have cell service or not. Using Your Smartphone as a GPS Unit
This looks promising. It will be interesting to see how well it compares in real life. Color touchscreen that the company claims works as well as modern smartphones, plus 3.5in screen Buttons on both sides give you the choice to operate it using buttons or touch screen On-board 3G cellular and WiFi connectivity Seamless integration…
A comprehensive review of the current offerings here: Best GPS devices for cycling Bikeradar’s review of the best units for riding, training, touring and navigation Update: Keep an eye on the forthcoming Hammerhead Karoo
Ridewithgps are about to begin using a new elevation calculation method that provides more accurate figures. Additionally, all existing routes and rides will be updated to use the new calculations. It will be interesting to see how they will compare with others such as OpenRunner which often shows much lower estimates.
Portable Emergency AA Battery Charger Extender suitable for the Garmin EDGE 500 This comes highly recommended by other randonneurs. I wonder if it works with the Edge 810? http://www.gomadic.com/garmin-edge-500-portable-aa-battery-extender.html Andrew Mead says: I start with the Gomadic plugged in so the Edge draws external power first and doesn’t put the AAs into a high current…