6tautstrings
Warming-Up
- Feb 11, 2012
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Hi, I have not yet ventured out on to the roads of Japan yet. I travel everywhere by train and have little knowledge of different areas so the roads I consider to be a serious challange. Every time I see a roadie go by I get a little more depressed, and a little fatter. I am looking at the option of purchasing a GPS, probably the Garmin edge 800 to help me plan routes and of course find my way home again, but can not find enough detail from, well anywhere really, regarding the usability of such an item in Japan. I am informed from various quarters that it does work and the maps of Japanese roads work fine. But then, I hear through others it doesn't work so well at all. I do not read Japanese so it must be an English map, and my conversational ability is limited so getting off the bike every other mile to ask directions is not an option. I ride a road bike and tend to stay off trails etc. If it hasn't got a tarmac or a wooden surface, generally speaking, I don't ride on it (but never say never, right?) Though it would be nice to have the Garmin work to its true potential. I have read through the GPS write ups on this site but found them inconclusive and old enough to be no longer valid material. Any information will be greatfully received.
In addition to the above, please, please make it easier to find a group ride on this site. I am in Minatomirai and still haven't worked out how to meet with people in the area-ish, to get a ride at the weekend. My only observation is that people meet somewhere in Tokyo or a train ride away. Maybe a good GPS will assist my finding you. Cheers.
In addition to the above, please, please make it easier to find a group ride on this site. I am in Minatomirai and still haven't worked out how to meet with people in the area-ish, to get a ride at the weekend. My only observation is that people meet somewhere in Tokyo or a train ride away. Maybe a good GPS will assist my finding you. Cheers.