If I were doing a DIY by GPS then I would definitely have a second recorder, even if it's just OSMAnd going on my phone. I guess it depends how pissed you would be if it wasn't validated!
My 300 two weeks ago failed with the 1000 filling with water again. Only had 60k to go + ride home. Stupid Garmin. Saturday 200 i ran three Garmins. They all worked, of course.
If I were doing a DIY by GPS then I would definitely have a second recorder, even if it's just OSMAnd going on my phone. I guess it depends how pissed you would be if it wasn't validated!