Hi,
One mapping option you've got is to produce your own maps from the data in openstreetmap.com This is a website that has open source mapping data. It's possible to create maps to use on your Garmin. It's a bit complex but feasible. I have created maps for the UK which I use on my Garmin eTrex20.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Regards
Rich.
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- 3 Oct 2012, 8:26pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Argentina SAT nav Maps - Bolivia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5304
- 20 May 2012, 5:29pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Travis Perkins lorry
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8050
Re: Travis Perkins lorry
horizon wrote:
Richard: to cut a long story short, other people call this the fallacy of moral equivalence.
Rubbish.
- 20 May 2012, 3:44pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Travis Perkins lorry
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8050
Re: Travis Perkins lorry
This lorry has blind spots big enough to hide pedestrians, cyclists and cars. It shouldn't be allowed anywhere near people. But it is, so we suggest people keep at least 2m (6') clear at all times.
Ambulances and fire engines have blind spots as do most cars. Cyclists have blind spots as well, particularly recumbents where it's difficult to turn round fully. Do you think they shouldn't be allowed near people either?
There isn't a day goes by when we don't rely on something delivered by a large lorries. They have every right to be on the road as do cars. TP, along with other companies that put these warnings on their vehicles, are doing so to help keep those cyclists who don't have the benefit of our awareness alive.
I'm getting a bit fed up with this "cyclists are right, motorists are wrong" mentality. Yes, there's plenty of bad drivers but there's plenty of bad cyclists too.
- 20 May 2012, 1:00pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Mapping Software
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3564
Re: Mapping Software
I use a software product called tracklogs (www.tracklogs.co.uk) This will allow me to plot a route and download to my Etrex. I can also upload the track and see where I've been.
- 10 May 2012, 10:21pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: severn bridge
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7325
Re: severn bridge
welshwoodsman wrote:I'll be heading into Wiltshire in august to the wilderness gathering. Been every year but I thought I'd cycle this year. Not worried about the distance, I'll do it over two days with a wild camp in between . What I may do on the way back is get the ferry from Ilfracombe to Swansea,that's if its still going?
I don't think it ever got going.
- 4 Apr 2012, 4:26pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Arrrrrgh! Driver dropped out - 9 day LeJog - 6th April
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6988
Re: Arrrrrgh! Driver dropped out - 9 day LeJog - 6th April
Matt,
It might be useful to post a schedule of the ride (ie where you intend to be each day) in case it could the driving could be done in relays. Also, where is the car located?
Rich.
It might be useful to post a schedule of the ride (ie where you intend to be each day) in case it could the driving could be done in relays. Also, where is the car located?
Rich.
- 21 Mar 2012, 6:37pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: St David's Head to Lowestoft.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11666
Re: St David's Head to Lowestoft.
Hi Richard
I live in Pembrokeshire - if I can help with route advice or anything drop me a PM.
Regards
Rich.
I live in Pembrokeshire - if I can help with route advice or anything drop me a PM.
Regards
Rich.
- 11 Mar 2012, 8:03am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Carry Freedom Y-frame trailer: small or large?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6283
Re: Carry Freedom Y-frame trailer: small or large?
Carry Freedom might be willing to do the small frame with the 20" wheels if asked.
- 11 Mar 2012, 7:24am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Any got a Polar cycle computer & Heart Rate Monitor?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 613
Re: Any got a Polar cycle computer & Heart Rate Monitor?
I've got a CS200 and it's been ok. The battery in the transmitter died and they are sealed units however a search on the internet revealed that they've got a standard button cell battery inside and gentle knifework to break the seal makes replacement dead easy.
- 11 Mar 2012, 7:19am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Carry Freedom Y-frame trailer: small or large?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6283
Re: Carry Freedom Y-frame trailer: small or large?
David,
I doubt you're based anywhere near West Wales but if you are you'd be welcome to try my CF small out.
Rich
I doubt you're based anywhere near West Wales but if you are you'd be welcome to try my CF small out.
Rich
- 10 Mar 2012, 12:32pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Swansea to Cork Ferry
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4073
Re: Swansea to Cork Ferry
The train service to Fishguard has recently been upgraded with 5(?) more trains a day instead of the two which didn't always meet the boat. Travel west from Carmarthen can be a bit unreliable - particularly weekend evenings though.
- 1 Mar 2012, 7:45pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Solid-fuel burning folding stove?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1753
Re: Solid-fuel burning folding stove?
I think landsurfer74 has a point. A very small stove and associated gas canister, although not packing down quite as small as the honey stove does have the advantage of being able to produce boiling water very quickly. The honey stove option can take 10 minutes or so to get a cup of water boiling although it's certainly more versatile if you're looking to cook, not just rapidly heat water.
- 1 Mar 2012, 1:20pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Solid-fuel burning folding stove?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1753
Re: Solid-fuel burning folding stove?
My son uses one at army cadets and at home. Does the job ok. Cheap enough to try and chuck it if it's no good.
An alternative is the honeystove - more expensive but plenty of options regarding fuel. Takes a trangia, esbit, wood, probably a trangia gas conversion too. Folds flat.
http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product397.asp
An alternative is the honeystove - more expensive but plenty of options regarding fuel. Takes a trangia, esbit, wood, probably a trangia gas conversion too. Folds flat.
http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product397.asp
- 25 Feb 2012, 9:34pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Big decision
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6744
Re: Big decision
Vorpal wrote:good schools / support for the little ones
That would swing it for me.
- 23 Feb 2012, 7:15pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: ST Davids - Lowestoft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 843
Re: ST Davids - Lowestoft
The A road from H'West to St. Davids isn't a great cycling road. I would suggest getting off at Clarbeston Road and riding across country via Wolf's Castle, Hayscastle Cross, Llandeloy, Whitchurch and into St. Davids.
I can recommend a good B+B in Llys Y Fran, not far from Clarbeston Road. Very comfy and quiet. http://www.farmstay.co.uk/b-and-b/pembrokeshire-clarbeston-road-llysyfran-farm-801/ Tell Sandra I recommended you!
The trains run to Fishguard 5 times a day now. The coastal road is another option that would be better than cycling from H'West.
There is a backpackers hostel in Fishguard that's ok that I can get the details for if you require.
I live about 10 miles from Fishguard so I should be able to find out anything you need.
Rich.
I can recommend a good B+B in Llys Y Fran, not far from Clarbeston Road. Very comfy and quiet. http://www.farmstay.co.uk/b-and-b/pembrokeshire-clarbeston-road-llysyfran-farm-801/ Tell Sandra I recommended you!
The trains run to Fishguard 5 times a day now. The coastal road is another option that would be better than cycling from H'West.
There is a backpackers hostel in Fishguard that's ok that I can get the details for if you require.
I live about 10 miles from Fishguard so I should be able to find out anything you need.
Rich.