Pacific Northwest MTB Trails Download for Your Garmin Edge

September 8th, 2009 Sammy

A friend of mine posted up a our local MTB listserve about a new site he stumbled upon over the weekend, where you can download a compiled an exhaustive map containing every known trail in the states of WA, ID, OR, MT, WY, and even AK for your Garmin Edge 605/705.

Switchback.com

Here’s what Roland had to say about it after downloading and trying it out…

If you use Garmin’s MapSource software along with U.S. Topo to upload maps into your GPS for rides, you have probably noticed that the Topo maps (compiled from old USGS 1:100K scale maps I believe) are notoriously poor when it comes to showing individual trails. But if you add this 3rd party map, suddenly every single trail is right there on your screen. I used it on a ride in Bend yesterday, and just for example, it showed every trail in the Phil’s trail network, as well as everything else in the surrounding area.

If you interested in buying Garmin.. check’em out at REI..

Garmin Edge 605 GPS Bike Computer Garmin Edge 605 GPS Bike Computer

Garmin Edge 605 brings your cycling to a new level of precision with expanded navigation options. Highly sensitive GPS receiver tracks your position where less sophisticated units will not, providing continuous reliable navigation. Expand unit’s memory and mapping software options with microSD cards (sold separately); unit comes loaded with a basic basemap. Customizable cycle computer shows six different cycling data fields, including speed, distance, time functions, calories burned and altitude gained. Virtual Partner™ brings fun to training by letting you ”race” a virtual competitor. You can also race against a recorded course to match or beat previously set speeds at every point along the way. Auto Pause™ pauses the training timer when you decelerate below a specified speed and resumes once you’ve regained targeted speed. Auto Lap™ triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance. Compatible with Garmin Connect™: an online community for workout data sharing and analysis (available January, 2008). The unit measures 4.3 x 2 x 1 in.; display area is 1.37 x 1.71 in., and 176 x 220 pixels; screen is readable in daylight. Waterproof design; unit is submersible to 1m for 30 minutes (do not operate submerged). Rechargeable internal lithium polymer battery lasts 15 hrs. with typical use.




Leave a Reply

CommentLuv Enabled