middleagecyclist
Call me MAC
- Location
- Prestwich, Manchester
I am a newbie to Audax. I've done one permanent 230km so far and really enjoyed it. I normally cycle-commute, do the odd loaded touring trip and fit in half day rides when I can. I'm doing some more permanent 200km rides, have a DIY 300km route planned and am entering calendar 400km and 600km rides to complete an SR before attempting the LEL in 2013.
I cycled the permanent with @YahudaMoon and so I didn't really need to navigate - he knew the way (thanks John). When I'm touring I use OS maps and potter about but will alter my route as I fancy. Most of the day rides I do are like the back of my hand. I have a Garmin Edge 705 I picked up cheap and mainly use it to see my cycle data and route after i've finished. I've never really used it for navigation.
So, i'm wondering a few things
I cycled the permanent with @YahudaMoon and so I didn't really need to navigate - he knew the way (thanks John). When I'm touring I use OS maps and potter about but will alter my route as I fancy. Most of the day rides I do are like the back of my hand. I have a Garmin Edge 705 I picked up cheap and mainly use it to see my cycle data and route after i've finished. I've never really used it for navigation.
So, i'm wondering a few things
- as well as using route sheets do most experienced audaxers recommend/use GPS units?
- which is the best way to navigate an audax route with GPS?
- are the units with replaceable batteries better for longer rides or can rechargeable units be topped sufficiently with mains, hub or battery chargers?