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• Garmin units

Garmin units can be a bit of a fiddle when down-loading a gpx file because they want to convert it into their own .tcx file (which will record fitness training data such as heart rate, etc). 

If using a Garmin device, use the Garmin Explore App and do so via your iOS or Android device. Alternatively you can transfer it to your Garmin device using a PC (see below). 

1. Download the GPX file to your PC and save it (with a max. of 15 characters in the name)
2. Turn your Garmin on & connect it to your PC - it should show in the devices & drives
3. Click on the Garmin drive to open the folder and find the 'New Files' folder
4. Drag the GPX file into the 'New Files' folder
5. Disconnect your Garmin from your PC and then turn the Garmin off and then on again
6. The route will now be in the ‘Courses’ folder on the Garmin and be ready to follow.

Top tip: For the best results we recommend you set the Garmin up

Routing - Bicycle / Guidance - Off Road  / Lock on Road - No / Recalculate - Off 

• NOTE: To get the best results you need to set the system settings as so...

1. Press 'Menu' then the 'Spanner icon' (bottom right) and then 'System'
2. Press 'Map' and change the settings to the ones shown in the left image
3. Next choose 'Routing' from the system menu and see the settings in the middle image
4. Finally choose 'Avoidance Setup' from the Routing menu and see the settings in the right image

Other ways of viewing GPX files

There are numerous apps (in browser and mobile) that you can import GPX files into, such as:

• Free apps for iOS: GPX viewer, Open GPX Tracker
• Subscription apps available on iOS: AllTrails, OutdoorActive, GPX Viewer
• Free apps for Android: GPX Viewer
• Subscription apps available on Android: AllTrails, Komoot

NOTE: When you receive the gpx files extract / unzip them if they are in a zipped file, then save them on to your PC.