+1 for mapping out the cue beforehand & studying the route on a map, that's what I do. but even so, we get lost all the time on brevets. also, pre-riding the course might not be an option if it's a 300km+ route and you've got a life that can't be neglected.. least that's my case.
i'm thinking that after another few years of doing local long-distance rides, I'll get to the point where i
can't get lost! one day.. most of our brevets are repeated anyway so this might be the case eventually.
also in brevets it's best to ride in a group, so you can get a 2nd opinion on sense of direction & where to go.
Originally Posted by
derath
Garmin.
Whenever I have a ride now I map it out via cue sheet online and then download it onto my garmin as a course.
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but these "only" last 15 hours right? might not be enogh for bigger rides.