My Android phone had this "insufficient storage" problem for months, despite having lots of free space. Here's a fix that actually works. … [Read more...]
Brava – Strava data for Windows Phones
Want to get Strava data on your Windows phone app? Now you can. … [Read more...]
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! … [Read more...]
Video: How to export your MapMyRide data.
One of my most popular posts just recently is the one explaining how to get your MapMyRide gpx files out. … [Read more...]
A quick guide to free OSM maps for Garmin GPS devices.
Yes, you can use completely legal and FREE mapping on your Garmin Edge 800. Welcome to the OpenStreetMap, completely free maps for your GPS! … [Read more...]
Auto sync your Garmin Connect data to Strava/Runkeeper
Here's a tool that syncs your Garmin Connect data to Strava. I know a lot of people still log their data to both sites, because the analysis of aggregated data is perhaps better on Garmin Connect, and of course Strava is all about the social aspect and the leaderboards etc. You know how computers in "the future" were supposed to free up our leisure time and make us more … [Read more...]
How to export your ride data from MapMyRide to Strava
MapMyRide block you from exporting your own ride data intact by stripping out the time data!. This makes it useless, should you want to migrate your data somewhere else. Here's how to export your MapMyRide data properly so that you can import it into other sites like Strava, or RideWithGPS. … [Read more...]
Had an accident on the bike? There’s an app for that.
When something dreadful happens like a bike collision or crash, it can leave you badly shaken, or in shock. You won't be in a good state of mind to methodically gather the information you may need later on when dealing with the police, or insurance companies. This app will take you through everything you'll need to record. … [Read more...]
Tutorial: How to download anyone’s Strava ride
As a fairly recent Strava convert, I was quite surprised to discover that it's not possible to export GPX files of other people's rides. You can export your own routes, no problem, but not those created by others. Garmin Connect and ridewithgps.com both allow users to download gpx tracks, so why not Strava? Here's a workaround... … [Read more...]
Tutorial: how to install free OSM maps on your Garmin edge 800
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 … [Read more...]
