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Just some of the many TUTORIALS on the site…

Transfer GPX file to Garmin

Readers questions: Transfer GPX file to Garmin?

I frequently get questions from readers, and one that crops up quite often goes something like this – “I’m doing a sportive event soon and I’ve downloaded the GPX of the route. How do I transfer the GPX file to my Garmin?”

Left your GPS recording in the car? Here’s how to crop/edit the ride.

We’ve all done it. And if you haven’t, you will sooner or later. What are we talking about? Forgetting to turn off your GPS and then getting in a car,  making you appear super human when you upload the file later. Here’s the fix.

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How to backup and transfer your Garmin edge 800 settings

It can take a while to personalise your Garmin exactly the way you want it. Here’s the easy way to back up and restore all those settings.

Awesome tips for making the most boring bike videos ever.

With the growing number of GoPro and other sports cameras on the market these days, YouTube now hosts thousands of videos from riders eager to share their experience with the world. So why are most of them so goddamn boring?

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Customise your Garmin Edge 800 with these free background wallpaper images.

Here’s another cool way to customise your Edge 800. This time, it’s your own personal background image.

Reader’s Questions: How to rename a Garmin course file?

Have you ever tried to rename a course for your Garmin but couldn’t get it to work? In response to a question from a reader, here’s a simple way to do just that.

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