Do you use a GPS?

[Cool Hand Luke]

By the way, what's a paper map? Is that like a typewriter or a rotary telephone with a cord?

Funny. It reminds me of a joke where a grandfather asks his granddaughter for a newspaper. She replies 'Grandpa, this is 21 Century, we don't use paper anymore! Here, use my Ipad!'
The fly never knew what hit her.

I've been using GPS for long time and I love it. I'm used to it and don't find it distracting as I only look at it when there's nobody around. I glance at the screen fast, kind of like glancing at your rear view mirrors. I don't play with it too much while riding.

I have found many a great twisty two lane road this way. To me a good GPS is invaluable on a road trip. I use Garmin 4.2" Nuvi right now, but I am looking into possibly getting a GPSMAP620 or even Colorado. To me it is important to have high resolution so I can see as many local roads on it as possible. Roads I ride are not crowded, in fact they're fairly small and spread out. No use for highways much. I prefer two lane roads of SC, GA, Western NC and FL.

Sometimes I program it to avoid highways, unpaved roads, u turns and for the shortest distance. This usually yields fun two lane roads.

[Steve 0080]

I actually prefer using a GPS to find my way home once I am thru riding..not so much to light the way…kinda takes the fun out of it..

It is a good thing I am thick shinned about the GPS jokes…I kinda remember almost begging people to bring one, lead a ride , or plan one……………….. not one reply

[Hornblower]

I actually prefer using a GPS to find my way home once I am thru riding..not so much to light the way…kinda takes the fun out of it..

It is a good thing I am thick shinned about the GPS jokes…I kinda remember almost begging people to bring one, lead a ride , or plan one……………….. not one reply

You're so right, Steve! After seeing what happened to you leading the way with GPS, I have no interest in attempting that. I do occassionally lead my local group and hear all the complaints when I lead everyone through a small town with several stop lights just because I have my GPS set to "shortest distance". It's a thankless job, for sure .

[Deer Slayer]

Just installed a new Zumo 665 LM. I bought this model because it has XM radio, weather radar and bluetooth connection with iPhone.

By the way, what's a paper map? Is that like a typewriter or a rotary telephone with a cord?

Paper map is used to start a signal fire after the GPS gets you lost. Ha...