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Comment on How to find & create awesome cycling routes in a smarter way by Al

Al — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:24 +0000

To plan routes in France I would even suggest http://www.openrunner.com as it allows to display IGN maps which are the official topographic maps. Depending on the zoom the shown details change and the more details views include the height information. The site works well for cycling although it had been created for running.

Comment on Garmin Edge 810 In-Depth Review by Eric Peters

Eric Peters — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:02:00 +0000

This looks like a reincarnation of the Edge 605, focused on the recreational part of cycling and directing you to places where the 810 is more focussed on the “sports” part.

Comment on The Safer Swimmer In-Depth Review by David Näsvik

David Näsvik — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:37:15 +0000

Having a very colorful swimcap goes a long way when it comes to visibility, if you don’t have a really bad position in water.

Comment on Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review by Brent

Brent — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:24:39 +0000

I have accidentally saved a ride in the same circumstances a couple of times. Less annoying but when you want only one file / recording.
Once you pause a ride it is too easy to push to save/delete buttons. Also if you are reviewing data when paused and want to swipe to another screen is is very easy swipe incorrectly and bring up the screen with the pause / delete which you automatically touch because your finger was already in the same position. They need to use one of the buttons below to confirm your action to prevent accidental triggering.

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review by Cyp

Cyp — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:52 +0000

Hi Ray,
Reading your very interesting 910XT in depth review and especially the “Nutrition alert” (Run/Walk Alert).
Simple question: Is this “Nutriation alert” only available in running mode (I guess yes, but want to be sure…). Is there any equivalent for the bike mode?
I’m in Nice IM on 06/23/13 (next Sunday). Would be good to have something reminding me to eat/drink on the bike.
See you

Comment on How to find & create awesome cycling routes in a smarter way by Tristan

Tristan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:10:18 +0000

If you are ever planning on coming to the Belgium, here you can find all the routes in the Flemish part: http://www.fietsnet.be and you can also select the type of road: normal road, “semi-hardend road” – sort of macadam I guess – and of course your favorite: cobblestones. And you can export it to your bikecomputer. Very easy to do, you just have to follow the numbers you can find on boards near the road, or like I said, on your Garmin.
Very nice routes, with not too much traffic.