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I wouldn't construct routes on a garmin, they aren't much use for anythign other than following a route you made already or navigating in an emergency - I really would suggest your phone. If you're on android then get a quadlock and use OsmAnd. You can use offline maps, create rudimentary routes immediately and follow GPX routes (with turn-by-turn navigation) that you made on RideWithGPS/whatever you want.
If you want guaranteed cycle friendly then I suggest you use the CycleStreets app on android, it's great and can again be used offline if you download the map file (for free).
Source: I have an Edge Touring, the routing is crap (and takes ages).
hamrack
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Hello people... wonder if anyone can help with this:
I'm looking for a GPS thing for two main types of ride:
I'm not interested in heart-rate / cadence / performance stats etc, and would rather not pay for functions I won't use, so I've been reading about the Garmin Touring.... A few reviewers say that although the routes are often very scenic, they are not usually the most direct for just getting somewhere in a hurry. One reviewer claimed it added 50 minutes to his commute just to include nice cycle paths.
So: is there a GPS unit out there that lets you choose between fast and direct (but cycle-friendly) routes, and pure scenic-route explorations (like the Garmin Touring seems to offer)?
Reluctant to use phone apps etc because my phone is shit.