I’ve posted previously about the difficulties with using OS Discoverer maps at high zoom levels, because of the pixellation that occurs beyond a certain zoom level. If this bothers you, but you don’t want to use open StreetMap maps (OSM), the City Navigator map may be just what you’re looking for.
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In an earlier post comparing OS Discoverer maps to open source OSM maps, I highlighted a crucial factor which may influence the decision to adopt one or other – the usefulness of various zoom levels, particularly noting the detrimental effect of zooming in too much, beyond a particular point. To show this in greater detail than [...]
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After installing the TalkyToaster OpenStreetmap onto my Garmin Edge 800 (see tutorial here) I think it will come in quite useful after all. I do prefer the look of the classic OS discoverer map when in the middle zoom levels, but I think the OSM map will excel in the fine details of the close [...]
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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 [...]
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RT @VeloViewer: Can't hold off any longer! Lots still missing but have a go of VeloViewer V3 Beta here: http://t.co/UJ9BuKs0vv @StravaRT @WilliamNB: OK, I got another 4 people to sign the cycling petition. If we ALL managed that it'd be over 250k! http://t.co/dWYn0SbIAL
RT @StravaTips: Ha, love this. MT @RibbleCycles Should have this displayed on all billboards heading into towns and cities. http://t.co/Z35OgGJRjc
@StravaTips of course it works, a quick look down and away you go....
Every Strava addict should have one
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