Mapping Question

[Gleno]

What is the favored mapping program/software for IB riders??

What does the IBA use for mapping mileage??

Any hints or tips here for a IB nOOb??

 

[Ignacio]

I'm not sure there is concensus which is best, but would bet that Microsoft Streets & Trip and Delorme Street Atlas are towards the top of most commonly used mapping software. On the bike various GPS including the Garmin 2610 seem popular choices as well.

I believe IBA's mapping mileage is proprietary or none of the above. Their mileage seems always close, but not exactly that of S&T.

Their role is different than the rider. The rider wants to find a certain route and directions to accomplish that route, while the IBA's is more making sure the rider rode the route they claimed.

 

[galxy5]

Ignacio,

do you know of anyone using a handheld computer like the Dell Axium with the S&T with GPS tracker??

 

[Ignacio]

I don't know anybody who is using a PDA on the fly. I think S&T doesn't run it's full self to PDAs. I think you have to download routes or subset maps to run in a Pocket version.

Closest I saw to full digital running was Peter Hoogeveen with a ruggedized tablet PC in a cradle....and that was simply hard core.

 

[gypsy]

Here is a picture of Peter's ride:

gypsy

 

[Ignacio]

That's a way better picture than I had of Peter's bike.

Everybody notice the mirror above the tablet? There's another mirror on the reverse side. The effect is a correct orientation of the instruments and lights. Dude has a periscope to see over his workstation!

 

[Bugnatr]

Where are the solar panels to power all that stuff??