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Navigating with Tracks – Tips & Tricks

Posted June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 Eric Archambault1 CommentPosted in GPS & Navigation

Introduction This article is based on a class that I have taught many times over the last few years for Touratech-USA. It has been a weekend special event multiple times at the Seattle, WA Touratech-USA headquarters, as well as the Thursday night opener presentation at both the East-Coast and West-Coast Touratech-USA Rallies. It is essentially […]

Terms and Vocabulary for Navigation – Part Two

Posted February 19, 2018June 28, 2018 Eric ArchambaultPosted in GPS & Navigation

What does a GPS do? Before diving into GPS terms, I want to explain how a GPS unit works and what it really does. Often GPS units are looked at as an almost magician navigation device, rarely do people think about how they work. Even the most basic knowledge of the function and inner working […]

Terms and Vocabulary for Navigation – Part One

Posted January 11, 2018June 28, 2018 Eric ArchambaultPosted in GPS & Navigation

Before really diving into GPS navigation, especially with a focus on backcountry travel, there is a foundation of basic navigation skills and terms that need to be covered. Historically most people have had a solid background in map reading, which is very important when using a GPS unit. In the last decade or so there […]

How to load tracks for your next adventure

Posted November 23, 2017June 28, 2018 Eric Archambault3 CommentsPosted in GPS & Navigation

Loading Tracks You are getting ready to ride a Backcountry Discovery Route, maybe you heading to one of the Touratech Rallies, or your buddy gave you a .GPX file with some sweet single-track to run. At this point you have a .GPX file, either from downloading it, or someone emailed it to you. How do […]

RAM Mounting of Devices on a Vintage Vespa

Posted December 4, 2016December 10, 2016 Eric Archambault2 CommentsPosted in GPS & Navigation, Vespa, Vespa P200E, Vespa Sprint Veloce

RAM Mounting of Devices on a Vintage Vespa As silly as it sounds, even on vintage machines there is a desire to have modern technology readily on-hand.  Personally I like the option to run a GPS, I have grown accustom to having a proper, dedicated navigation tool on a motorcycle or in my truck.  A […]

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