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This is a quick refresher for those of you joining us on the AZBDR trip coming up next week. I encourage all participants to learn how to use Google map offline. You can also download the waypoints and routes from https://ridebdr.com/AZBDR, click on the "download GPS tracks" and save it on your computer someplace. Later, I'll show you how to import the AZBDR tracks into your google map.
First, let's download the portion of Google map of the area in AZ where we'll be playing. At your house, when you're connected to WIFI, do either of the two procedures below for your phone. It's easier to do this on wifi vs over cellular data connection due to higher download speeds at home or work.
Android: Download areas and navigate offline - Android - Google Maps Help
Apple: Download areas and navigate offline - iPhone & iPad - Google Maps Help
After saving the part of the map as shown above, you can now use google map while out of cell range during our trip. You'll be able to see your blue icon moving around on a map with all of the features that you normally see on GMap but this time, you'll be "offline".
However, if you wanna be a nerd like me, then you can also import the AZBDR GPS tracks into your google map. This will allow you to see the actual route while you're out of cell range. I'll be doing this import process into my phone as well as my navigational laptop.
This is easier to do when you're on a computer then to do it on your phone because I'm old and cranky. But the instructions below are good for computer, Android or Apple:
I have created a google map of our meeting place and the AZBDR trail. If you want it, I can send it to you via email. All you have to do is open it using google map on your phone, then save it under "my maps".
Note: the AZBDR trail was created by dual sport moto people so they have optional routes for easy or hard. They're trying to accomodate novice riders so that they can avoid deep sand crossings or technical sections. As some of you may know, dumping one of these bikes on the trail is PITA to upright. There is a good chance I'll delete these "easy" routes in order to avoid confusion while navigating the terrain. This will de-clutter the AZBDR trail map in the process.
Let me know if you have issues!
First, let's download the portion of Google map of the area in AZ where we'll be playing. At your house, when you're connected to WIFI, do either of the two procedures below for your phone. It's easier to do this on wifi vs over cellular data connection due to higher download speeds at home or work.
Android: Download areas and navigate offline - Android - Google Maps Help
Apple: Download areas and navigate offline - iPhone & iPad - Google Maps Help
After saving the part of the map as shown above, you can now use google map while out of cell range during our trip. You'll be able to see your blue icon moving around on a map with all of the features that you normally see on GMap but this time, you'll be "offline".
However, if you wanna be a nerd like me, then you can also import the AZBDR GPS tracks into your google map. This will allow you to see the actual route while you're out of cell range. I'll be doing this import process into my phone as well as my navigational laptop.
This is easier to do when you're on a computer then to do it on your phone because I'm old and cranky. But the instructions below are good for computer, Android or Apple:
Import map features from a file - Computer - My Maps Help
You can import map features like lines, shapes, and places to your map from KML files, spreadsheets and other files. Import map data to a layer Step 1: Pre
support.google.com
I have created a google map of our meeting place and the AZBDR trail. If you want it, I can send it to you via email. All you have to do is open it using google map on your phone, then save it under "my maps".
Note: the AZBDR trail was created by dual sport moto people so they have optional routes for easy or hard. They're trying to accomodate novice riders so that they can avoid deep sand crossings or technical sections. As some of you may know, dumping one of these bikes on the trail is PITA to upright. There is a good chance I'll delete these "easy" routes in order to avoid confusion while navigating the terrain. This will de-clutter the AZBDR trail map in the process.
Let me know if you have issues!