Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Garmin 305 question
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triplebutted
11-11-08, 07:42 PM
I've tried searching but not really sure the threads answer my question. The 305 has come down a lot in price. I don't really need a map and turn by turn directions while I'm riding. But, after a ride can you do this: ?
1. Upload to PC
2. And see your actual route on something like mapmyride or bikeroutetoaster or any of those mapping software websites?
I want to see my course after a ride (bikeroutetoaster does this google earth thing that is pretty cool)
thanks!
valygrl
11-11-08, 11:24 PM
You can see it immediately in the provided software (Garmin Training Center), a much better share/free-ware Sporttracks (zonefivesoftware.com) and probably MotionBased, which is Garmin's online site, which I do not use. I use sporttracks - as long as you are connected to the internet you get a mashup with googlemaps displaying your track.
To get it into other applications, you have to export to .gpx and import the .gpx file for the route into the other application - and that's where my knowledge ends. I've done it a couple of times with google earth, i remember there were a few steps, but it does work.
triplebutted
11-12-08, 12:12 AM
You can see it immediately in the provided software (Garmin Training Center), a much better share/free-ware Sporttracks (zonefivesoftware.com) and probably MotionBased, which is Garmin's online site, which I do not use. I use sporttracks - as long as you are connected to the internet you get a mashup with googlemaps displaying your track.
That's awesome. I think the 705 is overkill for me.
valygrl
11-12-08, 12:33 AM
Here's what SportTracks looks like - showing elevation profile. can also show summary, speed, heart rate, cadence. Map is zoom-able.
this is from my 305.
rodrigaj
11-12-08, 05:45 AM
Yes to both questions.
What I have not been able to figure out is how to transfer laps (location) to sporttracks, or any of the other mapping software.
Anyone have success with this?
triplebutted
11-12-08, 08:21 AM
Here's what SportTracks looks like - showing elevation profile. can also show summary, speed, heart rate, cadence. Map is zoom-able.
this is from my 305.
Cool! I know that area! I watched Lemond and Hinault race one of the stages of the Red Zinger back in '86 in Estes Park.