anyone use - ExpertGPS

[JohnTCC]

Anyone use expertgps...... any views on the site, it looks good but I'm no expert... or I wouldn't need to use it

JohnT

 

[ushills]

Have a look at gpsu.co.uk as that may fulfil what you're trying to do.

PS I have experience of using GPS what are you trying to do as I may be able to help and provide some advice! Without software cost hopefully.

 

[JohnTCC]

Thanks... I am pre-empting any problems... I collect a garmin 800 today and it is my first cycle gps - so route creating / gpx downloading etc are all new to me.

JohnTCC

 

[ushills]

Not 100% sure about the garmin 800 but you should be able to use garmin connect (http://connect.garmin.com/) for free to upload/download etc and view.

For routes I can highly recommend www.bikeroutetoaster.com as you can generate cycle specific gps routes in gpx format an download them onto your device as a route to follow.

You should be okay with bikeroutetoaster and garmin connect but if you run into difficulties I can provide an easy way to get a route to the Garmin using gpsbabel.

 

[ushills]

Have a look at this as well, it may help as a 800 specific reference.

http://hillfarmhouse.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/how-to-create-a-garmin-800-course/

 

[HLaB]

Try www.ridewithgps.com its the best package I've found so far for creating tcx/gpx (tracks or routes) and syncs easy with the Garmin.

 

[ushills]

In fact www.bikeroutetoaster.com has the ability to download directly to a garmin device if you use windows so this will be the best way of creating routes and getting them onto the 800.

 

[JohnTCC]

thanks... will do

JohnTCC

 

[bicyclos]

Just had a go on the bikeroutetoaster site and created a route and uploaded to my two garmin etrex units and saved the gpx file to my computer. Looks good for planning rides for next year!!