Thanks Moe, I've done something similar, but it's such a hassle I usually just pick spots the GPS finds and use them as waypoints enroute. If I ever get to take a long ride, I'll use your method.
My Garmin is two years old, perhaps they've even made upgrades to Mapsource I should install.
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I also use a RAM mount.
I have a Nuvi 755t and MapSource. I love the 755t, but I never figured out that confounded program.
Never figured it out? Then cheat. Use google maps. Then export to a gpx file. Open that gpx file with mapsource. Only use two lettered points on the google map. Point 'A' and point 'B'. Use mapsource to fine tune the route. THEN save the mapsource work as a gpx file (save as). Do not export the route to the garmin unit. Instead save the gpx file to the garmin SD card. Import the route when you need it.
When you import a route, the route stays in dynamic memory. If the unit blips you loose the route. If the route is in a gpx file format, the route can never be lost as it is not in memory. (you will have to reload it should the unit blip). Also too many routes in memory will bog down the gps. AND too large of a route will bog it down too. More than two lettered points will cause the export routine (Google maps to gpx file) to divide the route up. in google maps when you grab the route and drop it somewhere, those little circles are okay. Just don't make them destinations.
