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A Google map route onto my Garmin?

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Im going to be delayed going on the family hol, so rather than take a second car i thought i would train and then cycle.

When i put Aberystwyth to Abercastle into google it throws up several options, one of which is a cycle route. Can i then input this into my etrex 30 as a route, if so how do i export it? Or am i being dull and should i use Komoot?

Thanks

Ian


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 7:57 am
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Surely the solution is to strap your phone to the bars? 😉


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 8:06 am
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https://www.groovypost.com/howto/export-google-maps-route-data/
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Posted : 05/07/2023 8:09 am
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I would suggest using a tool other than google to plot a cyle route, as google will not always follow the most suitable routes for cycling - it will sometimes (often) take you along busy roads rather than a quiet side road running parallel, then take you on a long detour via a cycleway rather than using a more direct route

I often start by using cyclestreets.net thn perhaps compare that to Komoot to see if there are any wild differnces


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 8:26 am
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I use BikeHike which allows you to view OpenStreetMap and Google side-by-side or CycleTravel which allows you to mix road/off-road routes:

Both export as gpx files.

https://cycle.travel/

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 8:43 am
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Thanks all!! I will get on it


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 8:49 am
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If you've got access to Komoot, just sort out the route there? It will at least give you traffice free options if they exist on your route.


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 10:00 am
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Ive used komoot...i was jus being lazy and wondering if it was possible.

Komoot gives a far better interface and tweaking option.


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 4:01 pm
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https://mapstogpx.com/

Will take a Google maps route and convert into a gpx


 
Posted : 05/07/2023 5:11 pm

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