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Just some of the many TUTORIALS on the site…

MapmyRide export tool

Been looking for a MapMyRide export tool that works? Try this.

One of the most popular posts here on ScarletFire shows you how to export your ride data from MapMyRide. But just recently, that tool went offline. Here’s another, and it’s even better!

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?”

Garmin edge 800 course navigation

Foolproof course navigation on the Garmin Edge 800.

Discover the best way to set up your Garmin Edge 800 for problem free course navigation.

gpc to fit file

How to transfer a GPX file to a Garmin Edge 25 (Reader’s Questions)

Reader Julia asks how to transfer a GPX file to her Garmin Edge 25. The simple answer is you need to convert it first!

How to use Strava to plan your bike maintenance.

Strava users know all about tracking their mileage totals, but did you know you can track mileage on individual components? How many miles have you done on those tyres since you put them on? What about that chain, or the cassette?

How to set your Home location on a Garmin Edge 800

Remember when you got your first car sat nav, and you could set your Home location, so that no matter where you were, you could always get it to navigate you back home? Read on to find out how your Garmin Edge 800 can do the same thing.

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