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Old 03-24-17 | 10:42 AM
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njkayaker
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From: Far beyond the pale horizon.
Originally Posted by noglider
I actually prefer it if I'm taking a long-ish ride on a route I don't know very well. The challenge is clipping it to my handlebars or brake cables so it stays put. I love digital technology, and it's what I do as my profession, but sometimes low tech is best for me.
I have no issues with what people prefer and it's even fine if people prefer not to use GPS. I just don't want people to draw the conclusion that doing certain things is necessary.

Cuesheets pretty-much only inform you about street names (and force you to learn where the street signs are). It's also a nuisance to keep track of what line is current.

GPS units can provide street names too. They also provide maps, which provide a better sense of how things are arranged.

In terms of information, cuesheets provide a narrow view and a GPS provides a wider view.

Quite a few people don't really use the maps on the GPS. In that case, it becomes something telling them what to do rather than something that provides information.
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