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OpenCycleMap

FredrikSilow
over 12 years ago
It's great that OpenStreetMap now is present for use in Garmin Connect/myGarmin. But since OpenStreetMap also contains OpenCycleMap I don't see why Garmin does not use this one. Must even say it will be a must. There are no open maps in the world as good as OpenCycleMap for detailed trail/terrain usage. Just compare for your selves. Now, using OpenStreetMap I'm not able to see detailed terrain features to evaluate or plan my runs in the forrest or my hikes in the mountains.

This can't be anything else but an easy fix for you at Garmin and a blessing for thousands of runners and hikers all over the world. As it is now, I don't see why I should leave my iPhone with the Viewranger App at home, or use it for planning etc. Except it's a *** of a double use.

Garmin Connect/myGarmin could be complete in a blink of an eye.

Best wishes,
/Fredrik
  • 0 over 12 years ago
    OpenStreetMap doesn't 'contain' OpenCycleMap; OpenCycleMap is an implementation of the OSM data by Andy Allan, just like the one from MapQuest (what Garmin uses).
    OCM certainly does have some advantages like elevation contours/hillshading and indication of cycle networks (the networks are extensive in Western Europe, but very limited in the rest of the world), but there are more factors that are important when you have a website with a large userbase. OSM-derived maps are usually free, but to a certain limit. When you generate large amounts of bandwidth you've got to pay for that. Also the speed of the service is important, and the size of the company may be an issue (to guarantee a certain level of service).
    Technically it should be easy to add another layer (I'm not completely sure about that, as I'm not familiar with the MapQuest API), but that's only part of the story...
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to JaVaWa

    Hola, 

    Me gustaria saber si GARMIN ofrece este producto OpenCYCLEMap en su catalago y cual fue su última actualizacion.

    GRACIAS