Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
Thanks. The documentation that I have read indicates that such things are doable. But this usage seemed (from all that I read in various places) so 'out of the norm' that I wondered if it was really workable. Sounds like yes.
It has also occurred to me that a backup, given that this particular usage is strictly training rides, is to just stuff my TomTom into the back of my jersey. It weighs a tad less than a pound - cheap insurance.
dave
While all that you said is true if you really want a solution that's easier to work with you might consider getting a smart phone. Smart phones ( and the data plans ) are becoming cheaper. If you own one there are a variety of apps that will work with the phones' internal GPS to allow you to navigate in the way that you wish. Not to mention they are usually very easy to work with depending on what app you choose to use. I own a Garmin 705 and Garmin car GPS unit. Upgrading my phone to Smart phone gave me many more options and since I always carry a phone on rides, using the phone for navigation eliminates having to carry an extra device. ( The phone GPS apps work so good I now use the phone for all navigation, both on the bike and when I am in my work vehicle.
While the phone's battery is limited ( usually 3-4 hours of navigation ) I can easily extend the range by charging the phone with an external battery. Since I usually carry a battery powered bike light on my rides ( day or night ) this is not too hard ( or too expensive ) to do. The hardest issue you might deal with is finding a way to mount the phone to the bike that meets your needs. All said, it is an option worth consideration.