EOM-2009 Routes are ready, again!

[HaulinAshe]

I'm starting this thread as a placeholder, so I can comment on the files after they are posted and review any feedback.

* All seven(7) routes are encapsulated in the "EOM-2009.gpx" file.

Your browser may attempt to save the file as a (.xml) file type. You will need to...

Right-click (over the link),

Save Target As...,

Save as type: All Files,

File name: EOM-2009.gpx

This will force the file to be saved as a GPX file.

* Route descriptions and a list of waypoints for each route are in the ".txt" files.

* There are links to Google Maps, thanks to LeeDavis slaving over a hot computer for days. If you need a printed map or maps, I suggest you use the Google Maps links. You can scale and print as many pages as your little heart desires. THIS IS A PRINT YOUR OWN EFFORT. PRINTED ROUTES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.

* All routes have been built/computed using the absolute latest firmware and map files available from Garmin. Your personal riding experience may vary based on your GPS unit, map version etc.

 

[jwilly]

The route files are now on the FJREOM.com website and ready for download!

Thanks Jeff!

JW

 

[Niehart]

Now about those routes with gravel :eh-smiley:

 

[HaulinAshe]

Now about those routes with gravel :eh-smiley:

All known gravel sections have been removed from these latest routes. I can't do a darn thing about the gravel between the left-coast and EOM. So you better get started now.

 

[rockmurf]

Ok for the gps/computer impaired, can these routes be downloaded to the gps and how? Thanks

 

[Mr Bill]

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Ok for the gps/computer impaired, can these routes be downloaded to the gps and how? Thanks

[SIZE=12pt]Mine is a Garmin 478 and came with a USB cable to connect to the computer. As Haulin told us before just transfer the route and no waypoints, but I don't think there are waypoints to worry about on the new routes.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]I spend a little time in mapsource and copy the route to a new name and then compare the two. The new route is recalculated for my map (2010 - same as in my gps) and is usually different from the original map. So I just add via's until the recalced map is the same as the original and then upload the new map to my GPS.[/SIZE]

So can your GPS and computer talk to each other via a cable and is the GPS made by Garmin?

 

[rockmurf]

It is a garmin nuvo model number I don't remember.

 

[Geezer]

SO many good routes, so little time to ride them. Thanks for pulling these together.

 

[Brody]

Thank you for all the hard work involved with these routes!!

I am tracing the routes so they will match my maps when I put them in my GPS.

In the process if I find any points of question I'll make a reference post.

For EOM-1, I found this:

There is a small discrepancy at this point in EOM-1

The printed directions are: "32 GO US-19E"

on the map it shows as: "36 Go straight US-19E"

So following the directions the route should be the yellow path.

But EOM-1 (purple path) actually goes off US-19E via Lick Log Rd. for about 3 miles.

 

[HaulinAshe]

I am tracing the routes so they will match my maps when I put them in my GPS.
In the process if I find any points of question I'll make a reference post.

(...)

The print maps (PDF) files and the Google Maps are basically Revision-1.

The GPX file, Waypoints .txt file, and Route descriptor .txt file are Revision-2. Rev-2 had several changes to eliminate gravel roads and work better with the latest Garmin maps.

There comes a point in time when you have to say, "It's good enough", especially with the printable stuff. Revising the GPX files is more practical.

If you are looking at both and wondering what to do, I'd recommend following the GPX file. I could go through those routes a thousand times and find something to change every single time.

 

[jemride]

Jeff and everybody that contributed,

All the routes look great. :clapping:

Thanks for sharing.

Looking forward to another great EOM. :yahoo:

Ride safe!

jemride

 

[Mr Bill]

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It is a garmin nuvo model number I don't remember.

[SIZE=12pt]SOL on that one, a good unit, but you can't upload routes to a Nuvi.[/SIZE]

 

[Mr Bill]

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If you are looking at both and wondering what to do, I'd recommend following the GPX file. I could go through those routes a thousand times and find something to change every single time.

[SIZE=12pt]I've never seen this before. All the routes are matching up, you left me no work to set them straight. Thanks Haulin![/SIZE]

 

[winewhisperer]

I guess I must be an old dinosaur, because I still use paper maps. I have thought many times about buying a GPS, but I am so near sighted that I figured I would probably crash staring at the screen instead of looking at the road. I do appreciate the time and effort required to make these routes, and it says a lot about our fellow FJR brothers. Thanks for all the hard work!

winewhisperer

 

[HaulinAshe]

I guess I must be an old dinosaur, because I still use paper maps. I have thought many times about buying a GPS, but I am so near sighted that I figured I would probably crash staring at the screen instead of looking at the road. I do appreciate the time and effort required to make these routes, and it says a lot about our fellow FJR brothers. Thanks for all the hard work!
winewhisperer

Actually, that's probably an extremely good reason to buy a GPS. All you do is press the really BIG buttons that choose a route, then let the sexy female voice (of your choosing) give you directions.

The GPS gives me the freedom to run right past every turn I should have made, yells at me that I'm Off Route so I turn around and back on track.

IMHO having the audio piped into the helmet is a wonderful thing that can vastly improve your heads-up riding.

 

[Bungie]

IMHO having the audio piped into the helmet is a wonderful thing that can vastly improve your heads-up riding.

100% on that one. I've got a 2820 (Bluetooth) that pipes wirelessly into my headset. Works fantastic! Even more importantly, when your in the middle of BFN in a torrential rainstorm on the highway and you CANT take your off the road long in enough to focus on the GPS.. hearing that voice in your ear is a godsend. Mind you, listening to that english bitch attempting to pronounce French streeet names is f'n HILAROUS!

"Turn right, 500 meters, 'Kemin saint gene dee piles'"

 

[HaulinAshe]

(...)"Turn right, 500 meters, 'Kemin saint gene dee piles'"

I'm banging Australian Karen. Hate the British Bitch Jill.

Oh no, did I say that out loud!!!?

 

[Iris]

I have a question:

I see all the waypoints have been removed, but what about the waypoints for the lunch spots, gas and photos and such. I see them on the printouts (which is useful) and I have used the printouts to estimate where the (for example) lunch spots are.

Was there a previous gpx file that had all the original way points (I'm not talking about the via points) or should I estimate these locations as I am doing?

-Iris

 

[HaulinAshe]

Iris,

This year's EOM area has lots of fuel and food stop possibilities. Unlike WV where you could easily be an hour from anything "known", you should be able to Where To on the GPS and find something close by.

For that reason, I decided to omit the fuel and food stops from the GPX files, in order to simplify the routes. Suggested locations are on the printed maps because we assume those people do not have a GPS for quick searching.

If you want me to, PM me with the routes you plan to ride and I'll be glad to include suggested food and fuel on a file for you. I'll even calculate the timing based on Iris Speed.