Originally Posted by
njkayaker
Since Garmin Connect has no way of knowing what maps are installed on your device, the installed maps can't have an effect on Garmin Connect (rather obviously).
Ideally, you'd plan the route using the same map that is installed on the device. I believe the default map in ridewithgps is the google one and I've seen things that are missing. But it usually doesn't matter much.
Google is pretty good about bicycle paths but OSM might, in certain places, might be better and more current.
It's helpful to know what sorts of maps are installed on your device.
The issue he was having was making the route in Garmin Connect though, not on his device.
Actually, I think we're trying to say the same thing here.
Might be worthwhile for the OP to check google maps and see if the bike paths register as an actual bike path. If they don't, he should be able to send a note to google and they will get updated eventually. Or yeah, try the OSM option and see what happens.
Randon tidbit, my 810 came with European mapping, so I used OSM maps on my 810 as well. I have no idea what version of mapping the 810 ships with, whether its their own maps or OSM or what?