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830 - best method of creating a route and getting it to the device

Former Member over 4 years ago

I have an 830 on order, due to be delivered this week. I am rubbish with directions and finding nice routes so my main reason for this device is navigation. I have a Fenix 5 watch and it can do some basic course navigation but it's a hassle.

So what is the best way of getting a route to the device? I have used Strava and Ride with GPS to create routes in the past but I wondered if there was a best practice method to do it? And does the device need plugging in to the computer to get the file to it?

Thanks

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Fl0r1n over 4 years ago +1

You can create routes on Garmin Connect directly under Training > courses > Create a course

After you create your course you can click "send to device" and if you have your Garmin device paired with…

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0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Wongataa

Thanks everyone. I'm a big Strava user and one goal of getting this device was to copy local friends routes so I think I'll try a Strava route out tonight as it makes most sense. I created my standard, short mid week ride in Strava so I'll try that tonight. I did also create the route in Garmin Connect so I might try that another night although from what everyone is saying I shouldn't see a difference anyway.