Garmin & Strava segments on the move?

[bardygrub]

Hi All,

Is there any way, or does any model of garmin notify you that you are entering a segment while on the move?

Cheers.

[macca33]

I wouldn't think so - the respective companies / manufacturers would probably be loathe to do so, as it would then be a prima-facie admission that they promote racing (for best times) on public roads / paths. The (potential) civil liability exposure would be enormous - just look at some of the suits being fought in the US at present, with regard to Strava segment chasing.

cheers

[george-bob]

now, this isn't an easy thing to do, but you can set this up.

1. go on strava, find a segment of interest, download the SEGMENT .gpx file

2. go to garmin connect and upload the gpx file as a 'course'

3. upload the course to your garmin

4. go to courses on your garmin and select one of the ones you uploaded.



as far as i know there is no way to do this automatically or even in a semi automated fashion. but it can be done, and might come in handy if you are targeting a specific KOM?

[george-bob]

also check out: http://www.skidmap.com/strava/

[g-boaf]

Predicting this topic will make the Tsar Bomba explosion look like a fizzle!

The best method is just to manually add them to your Garmin device, or just remember where particular ones are.

But really, none of us ever fight for Strava segments - we are all slow careful riders (yeah right).

[bardygrub]

Thanks all, will have a look at this soon. Then will let you know how i went.

Cheers again

[toolonglegs]

Look at the " Alternative Leader Board " on veloviewer is broken and you will see that it will not be much use have such a function... but it is interesting.