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How do I download routes to my Garmin Edge 1000?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I download routes to my Garmin Edge 1000?

How do I load A Route Onto The Unit?

  1. Plug in your Garmin.
  2. On the website, navigate to your route or ride.
  3. Otherwise, click the Export tab then click on your desired filetype: TCX Course, GPX Track, or FIT Course.

How do I download routes to my Garmin Edge?

Following a Course From Garmin Connect

  1. Select an option: Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app. Go to connect.garmin.com.
  2. Create a new course, or select an existing course.
  3. Select Send to Device.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. On the Edge® device, select Courses > Saved Courses.
  6. Select the course.
  7. Select Ride.

Can I download a route to my Garmin?

How to download a route on to your Garmin device. Connect your Garmin device to your PC or Mac with a USB cable or serial cable and, if required, turn on the device. Go to the route of your choice and click on the Download button. On the next page, click on Download the route to my Garmin device.

Can you upload routes to Garmin 520?

Overview. The Garmin Edge 520 is a compact GPS that pairs with all sorts of sensors, tracks your progress, and can upload automatically to Garmin Connect to sync to Ride with GPS.

How do I download routes to my Garmin Edge 830?

Following a Course From Garmin Connect

  1. Select an option: Open the Garmin Connect app.
  2. Create a new course, or select an existing course.
  3. Select an option:
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. On the Edge® device, select Navigation > Courses > Saved Courses.
  6. Select the course.
  7. Select Ride.

How do I save a ride on my Garmin Edge 800?

Press and hold to turn the device on and off. Press to view the status page and adjust the backlight. Press to create a new lap. Press and hold to save your ride and reset the timer.

How do I save a route on Garmin Connect?

To Create a Course from a Previously Recorded Activity:

  1. Open desired activity in Garmin Connect.
  2. Click. in the top right corner.
  3. Click Save as Course.

How do I save a GPX file to my Garmin?

Uploading Fitness Data from a GPX File into Garmin Connect

  1. Connect the device to computer using a USB cable.
  2. Log into Garmin Connect.
  3. Click.
  4. Select Import Data.
  5. Select Browse.
  6. Locate device showing as a mass storage drive.
  7. Click Garmin folder.
  8. Click GPX folder.

How do I download a route to my Garmin 520?

How do I load A Route Onto The Edge 520?

  1. Plug in your Garmin.
  2. On the website, navigate to your route or ride.
  3. Go to the Export tab.
  4. Click TCX Course or FIT Course.
  5. If your computer prompts you to save the file to a specific location, place it somewhere memorable like the desktop.

What kind of GPS does Garmin Edge 800 use?

The Edge 800 can use either a GPX Track, FIT Course, or a TCX. A TCX Course has the advantage of embedding your planned route’s cuesheet. So, alongside Garmin’s dedicated navigation, you get beeps and text for each pre-planned cue entry in the cuesheet.

What kind of track file does Garmin Edge 1000 use?

Click/drag the exported file from your desktop to the NewFiles folder. What File Format Should I Use? The Edge 1000 can use GPX Track, TCX, or FIT Course files. A TCX Course has the advantage of embedding your planned route’s cuesheet.

How do I download a route to my Garmin Edge?

Plug the GPS device ino the USB port on your computer and open a file explorer (Windows Explorer or Mac Finder) to see the files on it. Copy the downloaded route file to the target folder on the device (see table below).

How big of a map card do I need for Garmin Edge?

Most of the maps you’ll create are less than 1GB in size, so a 16GB card is more than sufficient. Note that these steps require the Garmin Edge 520, 705, 800, 810, or 1000. All three of these units have mapping capabilities. This won’t work on the Garmin Edge 20, 25, 200, 500, or 510. Those units don’t support the mapping function.