captain nemo1701
Space cadet. Deck 42 Main Engineering.
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- Bristol
My bike knows where it's going most of the time.
Sorry i don't ride with anyone who uses paper maps.You've not listed paper maps, the most commonly used navigation aid.
Unfortunately this is not true, at least not in the developed world. I make maps for a living and sometimes rue the loss of paper maps, whilst being wowed by the latest digital maps.
Sat Nav is no good when there's no signal and you're lost without a paper map, especially in remote locations. Walkers are the worst culprits, putting the mountain rescue volunteers at risk with their selfish acts.
http://www.mountainsafety.co.uk/Rescued-Reliance-on-Smartphone-Apps.aspx
"Venturing into the hills, especially the Cairngorms, which are remote and you may not see anyone all day, requires a good level of navigation. At the basic end of that scale is having a map and compass and knowing how to use them. GPS units and smartphones have their place, but only as a back up to the tried and tested methods of navigation."
"Mountain Rescue Concerns
Some mountain rescue teams have recently expressed concern that some people are venturing into the hills armed only with a GPS equipped mobile phone, in the hope that an app that works in towns and cities will work in the hills.
From the above information it should be clear about the limitations and benefits of the different types of apps available. And also clear from various sections of this website that you must always carry a proper walking map when in the hills."
I use Garmin, Wahoo, phone and paper maps. The Wahoo is a game changer though. So simple to use either by plotting on the PC at home or out in the field on the phone using Komoot.
I've just got the Bolt. I already use ride with GPS. Is Komoot better, particularly out on a ride? Do you use the app and does it cost anything?
You can just use the Wahoo app though, can't you. Go to routes and then take me there. It seems a great bit of kit so far, looking forward to trying it out. You can download maps for anywhere in the world. There's even one for Antarctica, if you so desire!I always use RWGPS if I can. But you can use Komoot on your phone out on the road and transfer it straight to your wahoo. It is something I must try, buy havnt up to now.
I'm pretty sure @vickster has had this working on the fly, without paying for anything.Hmm not convinced by Komoot. You can only send routes to the Bolt if you've unlocked the region for a fee. You are supposed to get a free region bundle on Komoot with the Bolt but I can't see how to redeem it.