That's the main reason I use it on my commutes. It's an electronic log book, basically.
Each to their own, and all.
Yes indeed!Each to their own, and all.
When I move in a couple of weeks I intend to use my Garmin to navigate across the city until I learn the route.
Actually, if it's a route you're going to do a lot, it may be worth making an audax-style route card of landmarks and signs. I used to do that in London until sat navs improved enough.
"Just because there are things I don't remember, it doesn't make my actions meaningless. The world doesn't disappear when you close your eyes." - Eric EXiT, Remember the Sky (sadly no longer online AFAICT - the copies on last.fm and spotify have been replaced by an unrelated track)
Holistic navigation. Follow someone who looks like they know where they are going. You may not end up where you want to go but you will end up where you need to be?
I plan the route manually using online maps taking into account hooks, traffic and any other possible issues then upload to the Garmin. I then follow said route using it to guide me the first couple of times before exploring a bit. Works well for me. YMMV.
Commute to work tends to be time critical so can't really afford to end up in the wrong place
It doesn't sound as if a Garmin would be worth buying in your case. I only use mine when exploring on day trips away from a campsite or hotel and want to get back to where I started, but the Garmin has paid for itself many times over for non cycle related uses.
