I used my Garmin Edge 200, and 705 with my google chrome book. The 22 hour battery life of the "Lezyne Super GPS" also works with the chromebook. Maybe a plug powered USB port to iPad would let you save the files to iPad and upload them to the "Ride with GPS" web site Ignoring Garmin Connect.

I use Strava and Map-My-Ride as Garmin Connect requires software to be installed on your computer, where Strava and Map-My-Ride are web based instead of requiring a software install. To me Garmin Connect should be a web browser extension, not software that needs to be downloaded and installed to the computer or phone.

Something I suggested to them 4 years ago...

While Garmin devices do not support wired connections with an iPad, some Garmin mobile apps may support wireless data transfer with your device. For more information regarding compatibility, visit the product page for your app. For a full list of available apps, visit the Apps page on Garmin.com.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-t...-cApps-p1.html

Reading the three Apps listed on Garmin's website, it does not appear they give you any mobile apps compatible with the iPad that allow for wireless communication.

Here is another method - Old info: https://forums.garmin.com/archive/in...p/t-27933.html

JR