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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
Five-Hats-
Oh, that OsmAnd app looks great. Cheers for the link. I'll install and give it a whirl this weekend. Thanks.
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So I checked out OsmAnd's route planning today. It was... interesting. I plotted a sort of loop and it took me on something of a wild goose chase, but I didn't really mind that. What I did mind was it directing me over a railway footbridge (lots of steps) and into a brick wall, but I had strayed off route so I can probably forgive it. But it's perfectly adequate for what I need, I didn't have any trouble following the directions and the voice commands (while annoyingly American) were audible enough. For no money, I cannot complain. Would be good if it recorded the ride so I could upload it to Strava, but other than that, a great recommendation. Cheers.
ketsbaia
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.