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I don't have an answer but I would be interested in options as well - last ride I did in a new area I was pulling my map out of my pocket at every junction and it got very old very quickly
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Etrex GPS unit (uses rechargeable AA batteries and get a couple of days from it) + phone. On phone: the website cycle.travel, downloaded Google map, or Google Earth.
For a longer trip: I add physical map and small powerbank for phone/etrex.
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exactly what @Squaredisk said.
secondhand eTrex 20 biggest bargain in the world.
but on phone apps like Gaia, BikeGPX, and RadMaps I find better.
I only need to pull my phone out if there's an issue or I need to find a specific place. -
Garmin 1000 with openfietsmap.nl maps on which have cycle paths marked, OsmAnd on the phone for when I want a bigger overview (get it off fdroid for the full version without in-app purchases, download all the relevant maps before you go, https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.osmand.plus/ ), plus a vague idea of the direction I'm going in so I can use the local street signs. French cycle route signs are green and white like this: https://en.francevelotourisme.com/tips-and-advices/signposting-and-marking-of-cycle-routes-in-france
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Wahoo Elemnt Bolt is doing me well. Easy to use with most of the apps. I've been using Strava on my phone for the heat maps to create a route and uploading to the Bolt. (Strava phone route building is quite frustrating)
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The apps platypus listed, or osamand. Or if you want to pay Rwgps is great. I'm biased as they pay me but I used it before that. But it's super slick and navigation on mobile is great.
Unless you're doing huge days or a massive ride. Using a phone works great. My old man now never uses his Garmin, just a phone and Rwgps, so its clearly idiot proof.
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Haven't found anything on this yet, but realise it may have been covered so excuse me if I'm going over well-trodden ground. What do people use for navigation round here? Dedicated GPS unit? Or some kind of app/smartphone combo? If the former, which one? Garmin Edge 530? Something else? If the latter, which app do you use? Looking to get something for the forthcoming N.France tour and wondering whether I really need to shell out or whether I can get by with Google maps or similar. Cheers.