How to increase the chance that a lost Garmin will be returned to you
Tips for avoiding losing your Garmin Edge computer and how to display your contact details on the screen during startup to help retrieve it if someone finds it.
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus: Why no screen upgrade? Edge 1040 coming in 2021?
Garmin’s previous top-end cycling computer, the Edge 1030, was released in late 2017, so it’s no surprise that they announced an updated version in June 2020, the Edge 1030 Plus. I was expecting more from the new model including a better screen, but this suggests that the real update, possibly called the Edge 1040 or 1200, should arrive in 2021, so I recommend waiting if you don’t have an immediate need for a top-end unit with an extra-large screen.
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Garmin Edge 1030: Initial review
The Edge 1030 has a larger screen than the Edge 1000 and has excellent daytime visibility and the battery life is finally sufficient for ultra-distance cycling.
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Navigation Devices for Bikepackers & Ultra-Distance Cyclists
Using a navigation device that has the desired functions and is reliable can save a lot of time in bikepacking races and when doing long-distance cycling.
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Tools & Spares to Carry in a Bikepacking Race
Advice on which tools and spare parts to carry when doing self-supported bikepacking races, touring and long-distance cycling.
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Time Management & Measuring Time Efficiency in Bikepacking Races
Time efficiency when off the bike is at least as important as cycling speed in bikepacking and ultra-distance cycling races in which the clock never stops.
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Costs of Equipment Used in Bikepacking Races
The variety of equipment used in bikepacking races means that the range of equipment costs is large, but estimates for reasonable options are given.
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Route Planning for Bikepacking Races
How to use information from multiple maps to decide which roads are preferable for cycling and how to plan an optimal route that visits specific checkpoints.
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Overview of the Transcontinental Race
An overview and summary of each edition of the Transcontinental Race, which is a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe.
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