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Re: [RC] Garmin Forerunner & VV Rides - rides2far@xxxxxxxx>>>>Yes, you need the cradle and cable to connect to your PC and the Garmin software (free download or CD) and then either a MotionBased account (free or paid) which I think is the >>>>easiest or use Google Earth I don't know what the "cradle" is...I just started a Motion Based account (free one but I'm thinking of moving up) and then hook up the cable and turn on the GPS. Hardest part for me was realizing my rides were under the "Activities" button...not "Inbox". I've just discovered I can then view them in Google Earth. WHAT FUN!! Here's how it looks when you download a ride. Here's my ride from this Saturday. http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/7549034 Underneath the square on the right with the map (if it comes up) click Google Earth and then you can really have fun. :-) We're still having to train at home so here's what 10 miles around my house Saturday looked like...it's the blue. The red trails are other days I've ridden in the area. Anybody who wants to see some of the Longstreet Trail can pan out and go about 20 miles south and see tracks from there I've downloaded. Google Earth has gotten so interesting...I spend all my time panning around looking for old road beds that I can search out for trails. I've found some promising ones just south of me that I may be able to tie into. :-D I don't get to do this weekend's VV challenge...heading out to Kansas City to speak. Angie ____________________________________________________________ Free information on court reporter careers, $100 per hour potential. Click Now!
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