Google maps and Garmin 705 Edge

[OakLeaf]

I can't swear to your area or how primitive the roads are, but all the roads around here are in the Garmin maps. Including the many unpaved roads.

Even if the roads aren't in your maps, you should still be able to navigate a .gpx.

Seriously, what were you looking at? Because I'd like to know if I'm missing something on mine, too.

You can't update Edge maps online anyway (except maybe the basemap gets updated periodically with the firmware, I suppose). You have to buy a new disc or chip.

[TrekTheKaty]

I'm not sure I understand the question, but try mapmyride.com. You can download other people's routes or create one. (I also have a mac)

Have you looked into Garmin Connect? They bought motionbased.com.

[sundial]

Oakleaf, I just sent you a pm.

Trek, my initial gripe was....how come Google maps can't load onto the Garmin when the drop down box says Garmin ...followed by more whining about garmin.com website....followed by the perils of using a Mac to view some of their online stuff that wasn't Mac compatible. (I can't remember specifically the Garmin page but it didn't have to do with maps. I'll try and find it again. )

So anywho I appreciate the recommendations to use MapMyRide. Can I create a map that will not be viewed publicly? I travel some roads off in timbuktu and the last thing I need is to encounter a pinhead who has been tracking my rides. I'd rather print off a hard copy and use a compass than rely on a computer that might go cuckoo in the middle of navigating roads--much less lose a satellite signal which occurs often.

[sundial]

Ok, now I remember. It was MapSource that is available for Windows only.

[OakLeaf]

Yes, you can make a route private in MapMyRide and RideWithGPS. When you save the route, there's a checkbox.

I think it's actually the default now in MMR (but used to be the default was public, so be sure to check).