OUT with the GPS

[PaulXC]

Left my GPS at home when I went to Spain.

I went into a garage and saw some things call MAPS, bought one, fantastic.

They have all sorts of roads on them, and you can keep it in your pocket or bag, write on it for future reference etc;

Brillant, MAPS

I've just this minute got back from driving from Cheshire to Sevilla - never been there before but I knew it was right down the bottom of Spain. Been using roads signs and gad a quick look in on map in the services a couple of times. Worked just fine ...

 

[spm0912]

I think many people miss the point when it comes to using GPS, especially on a bike. Yes, if I want to go from London to Leeds I could quite easily have a quick scan of the map, head out on the high road and follow the signs there, but I doubt I'll see many interesting places or ride decent roads and if I do it'll be pot luck.

On the other hand Dover to Dijon, utilising those lovely michelin map green/scenic roads is easy cos I just spend an (enjoyable?) hour plotting the route on mapsource/basecamp then just ride it following the instructions I've given it. The route can be as complicated as you like with no need to stop all the time to check the map, something that gets quite frustrating when you're in a group.

But you still need your map with you, I've still studied the map, I have a feel for the lay of the land, I'm going where I want to go, not where the satnav feels I should go, the GPS is an aid to my navigation, in effect a rolling road of the route I've planned. It also tells me quite accurately when I'll get to my destination, useful for last minute ferry dashes and planning stops.

So throw away your tech if it makes your ride more rewarding but the smart man? makes the tech work for them!!

just my tuppence worth

 

[luke scott]

My wife says maps are also good as when you leave them on view in your car nobody will break a window to rob them

 

[Swissdoc]

+1 For maps - they are just fantastic things to look at... even more so when you turn them the right way up.

 

[wildbeeste]

what a twat.

I wonder why he disabled the comments on Youtube

 

[Ceri JC]

My wife says maps are also good as when you leave them on view in your car nobody will break a window to rob them

What're these "car" things you talk about?

 

[The Foolish Fellow]

gps

I use it most often for an ETA. Never that far out.