FAQs
Q: I have an old Garmin GPS, will the entire trail fit in my unit?
A: Yes if your Garmin has a card slot, the entire trail fits on the card and works fine in new and old Garmins
Q: I am not sure I understand exactly how GPS Maps on SD card really work, Can you explain that to me?
A: The easiest way I know is to show you, so try watching this short video. Custom Ride Maps SD Card Example
Q: When I purchase GPS Maps on a microSD Card what is included on the card?
A: The microSD Card will include the image files used to create the Maps and a GPX file that containing all the Tracklogs and Waypoints for the ride. This GPX file can be read by capable Garmin GPS units or by Windows based PC's.
Q: Can this ride be ridden in the opposite direction?
A: Yes, that is easy. You just to make a mental adjustment that you will be riding against the direction of the ride arrows.
Q: Can I ride this from Happy Valley-Goose Bay Labrador (Canada) to Key West Florida (USA)?
A: Yes you can ride it south to north or north to south or just parts of the route as time and opportunity permit or whatever works best for you. No changes are necessary, just follow the GPS map.
Q: What is the point of the trophy for this adventure ride?
A. The GEAR is intended as one of the great adventure rides in eastern North America so to encourage the development and sharing of this ride we thought it would be fun to provide a trophy for those that contribute and complete the ride. Your ideas and suggestions are invited too.