Many of the routes I use are available on RidewithGPS in the Google Earth. While this step is not necessary, it helps to precisely overlay the custom map on Google Earth in the next set. However, if you don’t have software that can convert a PDF file, you can use GIMP a free software package at or other suitable software. This can be done with several Adobe products such as Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Acrobat Standard DC. In most cases, the conversion is as simple as opening the PDF file and then saving it as JPG file. Unfortunately, most online maps are in PDF format and must be converted to a JPG. To use a custom map on a compatible Garmin Edge the map must be in a JPG format. Although this capability is not documented in the Garmin Edge manual, it is easy to do.
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While this app was another fantastic enhancement to their already great cycling maps, I prefer to use my GPS for navigation.įascinated by the first test with the GPS, I began to research how to display custom maps on my Garmin Edge (I am now using the Garmin Edge 1030). Evidently, Adventure Cycling didn’t fully agree with my assessment and a few years later I was an Adventure Cycling beta tester for the Route 66 on my phone with their new Bicycle Route Navigator app.
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At the time, Adventure Cycling had converted their Northern Tier route map panels to custom maps and GPX files that could be displayed while navigating the route with my Garmin Edge 810.īeing able to view Adventure Cycling route map panels on my Garmin Edge while navigating turn by turn with the GPX files was a fantastic enhancement to Adventure Cycling’s already excellent maps. Several years ago, I volunteered to be a beta tester for Adventure Cycling. The Secret Custom Map Function You Won’t Find in the Garmin Edge Manual Garmin Edge 810