GPS tracking tools

[americancyclo]

I know that there are data dorks among the cyclist set, and I’m curious how y’all track your rides. I’ve played around with a few apps, and would love to hear others opinions on what works and what doesn’t. I’m only using smartphone apps now, but dream of moving up to a garmin device with cadence and HRM. I like to see how small changes in my route can affect how quickly I can get to/from work.

Runkeeper: I use this the most, but have been annoyed recently with the 30 second delayed start if you don’t have a GPS lock. My evening commute starts in an underground garage with no GPS signal. I like the fact that I can export my ride data as a GPX.

MapMyRide: Started using this during their TdF challenge. Really annoying that ‘Workouts’ can’t be assigned to ‘Routes’ from the mobile app. That’s nearly a dealbreaker for me. I do like the hill climb data on the webpage and the way they identify the classes of climbs.

Strava: Just started using this morning. Simple interface and the competitive aspect of it is interesting.

Anyone have thoughts on these, or experiences with other programs? I know there are a lot out there.

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[Mark Blacknell]

@DaveK 10798 wrote:

I’m keeping a close eye on this – http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/motorola-motoactv-in-depth-review.html

Motorola as a source of revolutionary tech? Srsly?

[Tim Kelley]

@Mark Blacknell 10810 wrote:

Motorola as a source of revolutionary tech? Srsly?

Ahem: http://i.imgur.com/0yZee.jpg

[americancyclo]

@Mark Blacknell 10809 wrote:

(Also, phone-based GPS solutions have a fatal flaw on the bike – battery life. When the power runs down, not only are you lost, but you have no way to call home.)

True, but if you put in in airplane mode, it lasts much longer than you would expect, and GPS still works.

[americancyclo]

@Tim Kelley 10826 wrote:

Ahem: http://i.imgur.com/0yZee.jpg

Now with 2011! http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/droid-razr-post-image.jpg

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