Bicycles are arguably the most efficient machine ever invented, however, everything has its limits. A 30m section of steep path is all that is required to bring a cyclist to a stop. Pushing a bike up steep paths is not popular amongst cyclists. Better is to build the paths so that they are never so steep to become unrideable. Austroads Standards tell us how. Hilly terrain requires careful route and path design.
Tag Archives: Garmin
Comparing Wahoo with Garmin cycling computers
Comparing Wahoo Elemnt Roam cycling computer with navigation to Garmin Edge. GPS cycling computers are reviewed on a regular basis. After using a Garmin device for years, We have swapped to a Wahoo device. How do they compare?
Recreational cycling close to home
Planning a recreational ride starts with identifying the options. CyclOSM highlights where you can cycle with blue and green lines and greys out where you cannot.
Komoot and navigation around Canberra
Canberra has much to offer, but navigation is difficult. The combination of Komoot and GPS bike computers is ideal for finding your way around Canberra. Even if you cannot afford GPS, the free Komoot app is enough.
Finding the right route
Despite the in improvement of wayfinding signage, handlebar mounted navigation is still useful. OpenStreetMap is the best cycling map for Canberra. Here is an introduction of digital maps and GPS navigation.
