Originally Posted by
Timequake
I've traveled 49 of the 50 states and 23 different countries and have never used a GPS. GPS is not a necessity. Case closed. Move on.
Ecclesiastes 2:14 - The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. I do "move on", and know exactly where I am at all times. Stumble on blind, brother.
If it is a matter of expense I understand, they have never been cheap, but again, they have never been cheaper than they are now. You do understand they have an on/off button...... right? Even has a light for the darkness!
Originally Posted by
Doug64
IMO some of the best times bike touring have been when we were "stumbling around!...
If a GPS is absolutely necessary for a person to travel by bike, maybe they should buy the ACA maps and stick to the routes.
Maps made for bike touring are exactly what I try to stay away from... see the same thing every other rider sees, not for me. For someone without a GPS they are perfect! But if on a ride somewhere I suddenly NEED something, perhaps even something lifesaving, I want to be able to go directly to it, without having a ask someone that owns a GPS how to get there, especially if it is dark.