Originally Posted by
Iride01
Garmin Connect as in the web site, or Garmin Connect Mobile App? I use to somewhat share your vitriol for both, and especially for the predecessor to the phone app Garmin Express. However since RideWithGPS can pull my ride information from Garmin Connect, presumably the website, it's not really an issue for me.
However to be truthful with my experience lately, the Garmin Connect Phone App has worked very well for me during the last two years and I do occasionally go to the Garmin Connect website to view some of my data in ways that RWGPS and Strava do not show well.
Still, what's up with Golf being so predominate and a main menu item both on the website and phone app, unlike cycling which I have to hunt for? I feel like it's elitism at its worst. <grin>
Well, my hatred began with the app, then migrated to the website, but I guess I can say I have less hate for the website. Now I will have to say that this hatred goes back before the phone app as you had to connect via your PC, so maybe that will put a little more clarity into it. It is quite possible that the new versions using the phone have made the process less painful and absolutely life sucking, but my hatred of it runs deep and I don't plan to venture that highway again.