Originally posted by fietser_ivana
Is a GPS a waste of money or useful?
Ivana
I've never biked in Europe, so I don't know if one will be useful for you or not. The reason I use one is two folds...first, when working as a mountain bike guide it's just as valuable as a cell phone in getting help in the event of an accident or medical emergency. The other, is that over the years I've been obsessed with developing an asphalt free transam as far as possible. Besides a compass on the bike, I also carry a mirror sighting compass along with the appropriate topographical maps (USGS 7.5's or the small scale De Lorme's) for route finding........