Garmin Edge 305 Question

[onimity]

If you save your ride as a course and load it on your Garmin then you can follow yourself along the course; I don't recall whether or not you get a map of it, I've never found on-the-device maps all that useful. I usually look at the elevation profile which shows you as a dot racing the dot that was you riding it last time. I've stopped using this since I've been training to haul more weight; it's just depressing to see the little dot race up the hill while I am at 3mph hauling a trailer! If you save it as a course and follow it, the Garmin will alert you if you go off course.

I know what you mean, though, about expecting more for the money. I think their software stinks and their devices are poorly made. Mine stopped charing in the wall charger (won't work with my sister's Forerunner charger either) though it will charge via PC USB.

Anne

[SouthernBelle]

I have only done this a couple of times, so I'm not sure I can explain it. Have you searched MB forum? They are pretty good about explaining stuff like this.

I have used courses a couple of times, once on my first century, once shortly before that on a 70 mile route through unfamiliar territory. It did tell me when I got off-route. You can also build a route where it will cue you when to turn, etc. On the 70 mile one, it worked well even though I had to guesstimate for a few of miles of bike path. On the century route, I was riding with several and we were not sure if we had made a good turn or were off-route. I went with what the unit said and it was right.

Having said that, there are a couple of bug issues. I had to re-set mine last week. If the wall unit is defective, call customer support. From what I've read on the MB forum, they are very good about replacing defective stuff.