Ditto. I found tge segments a waste of time, some people create very short segments just cos they went particularly quickly one day
Garmin Connect Down - And made me think...
- Thread starter gunja99
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I don't think I'd be following a ride leader who had to rely on a gadget to get him anywhere let alone the pub
The Connect App on IOS is sort of working but Connect IQ is still down.
Stephenite
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I used to use ST Uploader app when my 910XT started to have problems. Just checked on Play store and its still getting good reviews.'Every cloud' as they say.
I've had a 310XT watch for many years and was always a little concerned at no longer being able to up- or download files via USB in the way I had with the 205 I had before that. Being obliged to go through Garmin Express and Garmin connect has always been frustrating, especially when it became awkward to simultaneously populate SportsTracks (the shortcomings in that application have been discussed elsewhere on CC). So the current crisis has given me that nudge to look more seriously for alternative workflows ... and woohoo, I've found one that works for me!
The problem, for me, was being obliged to use ANT+ and not having the USB option. After a little bit of web searching I discovered that mobile devices sometimes have ANT+ connectivity as an option. As luck would have it, my somewhat elderly Galaxy Tab A does indeed have that feature Step 1 was to install the 'ANT+ Plugins Service' app (free) to facilitate the ANT+ connectivity. Next I needed an app which would pair with the 310XT, pull data off, then sync with other services - Garmin Connect (when it's working again!), Strava etc. I settled on 'Garmin ANT+ Watch Uploader PRO' app (£4.19) since it also has a test version so you can see whether it will will work with your tech, and it did for me. Because it holds the uploaded files on the tablet before sending, anther option is to send the files by email to myself ... or indeed I could pull them out on the tablet SD card or Bluetooth them across to my PC. This is a step forward from having to rely on the sometimes flaky Garmin Express and associated services
For less than the price of a (dahn sahf) pint I can now get at my data more easily, seamlessly transfer them to other places, and don't have to fire up the PC with ANT+ stick. For me, that's a relief, and a bargain.
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- London
He was manfully standing in and made a good effort in the circumstances. The ride would normally have had a single leader, the route planner, but we had to split into three groups due to dreaded virus, so he took the route from the leader and had to view it on his smartphone as a pic overlay.I don't think I'd be following a ride leader who had to rely on a gadget to get him anywhere let alone the pub
The Connect App on IOS is sort of working but Connect IQ is still down.
BigMeatball
Senior Member
I will never ever go on group rides.
Can't stand them.
Can't stand them.
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- London
what's the problem with them?
I stress that it wasn't a racing group.
At all.
I like the sociability of them - a nice old fashioned pleasure - folk getting together creating a nice bit of simple healthy amusement that costs nothing in a world of curated and sold "experiences".
That makes sense.
BigMeatball
Senior Member
pipe down
Mine have come through to Strava. App still isn't working fully though
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
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- South Tyneside
My ride from yesterday synced to Garmin, Strava and Runkeeper this afternoon, about 14:00.
Press release from Garmin, finally admitted it was a cyber attack and systems were encrypted by the attacker(s).
https://newsroom.garmin.com/newsroo...ssues-statement-on-recent-outage/default.aspx
https://newsroom.garmin.com/newsroo...ssues-statement-on-recent-outage/default.aspx
Good that no data seems to have been taken as they'd have to declare that at least in UK/Europe.
Generally, most multi nationals now comply globally with GDPR if they have even one office in Europe. It's administratively less complex.
Wow. Maybe one of evil corps members got annoyed he couldn't see his 100 mile ride from yesterday and contacted Garmin behind the scenes to bing him a 100 quid and he's send the keys?! Haha
