Following my last post regarding mapping options, I’ve discovered another source for free Open Streetmap maps, thanks to a suggestion from someone on the bikeradar forum.

It’s called talkytoaster.
The bikeradar contributor had suggested that there were easier ways to start using OSM mapping than the methods I’d blogged about, and I’d have to agree. Such a shame I hadn’t found talkytoaster.info when I first set out on this journey.

So you’re thinking of getting a Garmin Edge 800, probably the best bike computer on the market in 2011/12?
There are many different bundles to choose from, and when I was deciding which to go for, I knew I wanted the performance monitoring kit, with the heart rate and cadence sensors. Since I’d read that it was possible to load custom open source maps to the unit anyway, it seemed an easy decision to make.
Adding the OS Discoverer Maps to a bundle typically adds around £50 to the price. Should you buy the same maps later as a standalone article, it will cost you around £160 to £180 (for the whole UK version).
So, is it wise to just go for free Open Streetmap maps to save money? If you’re thinking about getting an Edge 800 and are weighing up this particular dilemma, I hope this article will help you make the right decision.

Whilst out cycling with a friend, we ventured off on an unknown road in the general direction of home. As we came over the brow of a hill, the view of the Vale of Clwyd smacked us in the face. It was quite a cold, crisp day and the sky was mostly clear. We paused to enjoy the view and I took out my phone to take a few shots.

Many years ago I’d come across some software for stitching photos together to make seamless panoramas, and frustratingly I didn’t seem to have it anymore.