Originally Posted by
Hypno Toad
That has become more appear as the thread has progressed. However, I know many riders that do not want electronic directions during a ride, they use a GPS to track the ride, but it is in a bag or pocket.
As an example, the Trans Iowa ride does not give you routes in advance, only cue cards on route:
I went on a ride in an unfamiliar city with a cue sheet like that. A gust of wind took it away from me, and then I had to try to finish the ride and find my way back to the car without it. Paper isn't the way to go.