Originally Posted by
Ridelots24
I have a Garmin 500. i've used both Garmin software and Strava software. I prefer the Garmin because the elevation is more accurate and you can 'plan a ride'. There is a setting where you can choose the map source, i think mine is set to Google. also, highlights bike trails and roads with bike lanes.
This works pretty well and the turn by turn "fit" file sent to your device is accurate (unlike the tcx/gpx from alternative mapping sites). The elevation is good but I have not found how to get a predicted elevation gain from planning the route. RidewithGPS does a reasonable job with predicted gain, although it almost always overstates the gain.
I don't know how to plan out a route in Strava. It always struck me as more of a social application.