I did get the Garmin 830 set up and running, as well as Garmin Connect. It was a slight tussle to get the sensors to fly in formation, but that is sorted. There is still some bumbling to get the device to do what I want, but that is function of an ancient bicyclist trying to deal with electronics. Strava [the free Strava] is grabbing data without me doing anything. It is early days, but what has been said above regarding Garmin Connect meeting all my admittedly modest needs appears correct.
Thank you all for your input.
Mike