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Nov 2017
8:53am, 14 Nov 2017
1,793 posts
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MudMeanderer
GGP: It slightly depends upon how you're getting lost.
I think the width/height of the screen on any Garmin is a bit small to really help with planning routes or working out return routes if you go off track, even for those with OS mapping. I also find with OS maps on screen it can be a bit cluttered to get a quick sense of next upcoming turns.
My preference if I have a preplanned route is to have a breadcrumb trail (just a line on screen), and have a separate map for any points where I need more detail.
The only situation I can think of where OS mapping on a Garmin may be useful is if you have a habit of going off track and can't suss where you are - then comparing the on-screen map with a separate map could be useful.
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Nov 2017
2:08pm, 14 Nov 2017
4,792 posts
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Dai Bank
That is odd G.
Diet, sleep patterns, work and social patterns then might come into play but crikey you end up in circular patterns trying to assess factors. We are such complex beings aren't we.
Hope it stays away
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Nov 2017
2:15pm, 14 Nov 2017
4,793 posts
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Dai Bank
Just came into my head a story about Ryan Giggs, the footballer, and the hamstring problems that he suffered in his left leg.
Not sure if I have remembered correctly but it was put down to the different strength level and different posture needed to depress the clutch pedal in the various cars that he owned and drove. He switched to automatic cars and problem disappeared.
This has nothing to do with G's cramp other than to highlight how obtuse some causes can potentially be.
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Nov 2017
3:26pm, 14 Nov 2017
4 posts
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Garfields guinea pig
Thank you everyone for the Garmin advice. It's sort of what I expected I guess. MudMeanderer - yes, that's the situation - we usually take a book (eg the vertebrate publishing ones), or pedal north printed instructions for routes, and then find that we've missed something/gone wrong and have to retrace our steps or wander around getting frustrated. Might get it for him... but perhaps also remember to take the full OS maps too...! Thank you again.
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Nov 2017
4:10pm, 14 Nov 2017
1,388 posts
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stuart little
You can put the openstreetmap maps onto most garmins for the cost of a SD card. They're not as good as OS, granted, but they're generally good enough to relocate to defined paths on the bike
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Nov 2017
4:11pm, 14 Nov 2017
61,953 posts
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Gobi
Dai
I have an l4/5 spone issue and an degenerative ankle complaint
Welcome to my world.
Still doesnt explain why on the same bike i have ridden in the same set up for 2 years is playing up all the time instead of sporadically:-)
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Nov 2017
7:59am, 15 Nov 2017
6,086 posts
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cathrobinson
Your body might have changed, Gobi... when was the last time you had a bike fit?
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Nov 2017
11:17am, 15 Nov 2017
61,955 posts
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Gobi
Cross bike not for this season
Road bike position hasnt changed in 6 years and was checked when i bought the new road bike this year.
Cx bike pretty much mirrors road bike
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Nov 2017
12:59pm, 15 Nov 2017
18,793 posts
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Stepford Wife
There seems to be a team satsuma plan for Torq this year. Just warning you in advance
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Nov 2017
1:02pm, 15 Nov 2017
61,960 posts
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Gobi
Awesome !!!
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