OSM maps are available in a variety of styles. Some use the standard Garmin style, so look much the same as Garmin maps, others are designed with better colours and icons, to highlight particular things. eg the Openfietsmap highlights cycle routes. Though it does depend on what Garmin device you are using, some maps may look better than others. Its worth trying a few different OSM maps, to see what you prefer.

Any idea of whether there would ever be an upgrade to the RC3 GPS firmware/software to include the “Race Pace” functionality that the RCX5 has? Or am I missing something and there are actually pace alerts that allow you to set a minimum pace and get an audio alert when your pace drops below that? This seems like a pretty big blank spot given the comparable devices.

Thanks!
Ben

Awesome review sir!

I was wondering what kind of ANT+ band you do recommend instead of buying Suuntos one? I`ll use the watch with the BodyBike Connect which is a indoor bike that provides wattage. Hunter Allen (author of Training and Racing with a power meter) are working and developing an indoor concept, PowerCycling™ and we will be cooperating and get a sponsorship with Suunto in Norway and Sweden. It`s really important that the ANT+ bands work to collect data so that we can use it when teaching out to becoming instructors. I`ll make sure to talk with Hunter about the WKO+/Trainingpeaks issue so that the Ambit watch is not only possible to work with Movecounts. Hunter is the co-owner of those companies.

Thanks in advance and A REALLY good review must I mention again!

Frank