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The ability to use multi-point routing with Mapsource is perfect for those "roads on a map out in the boondocks".
That's the kind of riding we like and the Garmin helps us avoid congested and boring roads.
On a 4,000 mile trip over a couple of weeks, having your daily routes pre-planned on the Garmin is priceless.



This is what I refer to as overhead. The routes that tax the systems (once in memory) are the large ones. Thus I'll break down the routes into day rides. Day 1, Day 2, etc...If I load a three day route, the recalculations take FOREVER! Recalculation being if you vary from the route. The GPS will recalculate a sub route to put you back on the main route. The key to all custom routes made on a computer are gpx files. If you upload a route from mapsource the route is in memory. Should the gps lock up or you mess up, the route is lost. While if the route is on a SD card in GPX format, it will always be available for import (placement in memory). AS the key are gpx files, check the menus on your gps unit to see if an import function exist. If it does exist, then you can import routes.



I would never make a route longer than a single day. Why would I?

You start from Point A in the morning, you take a circuitous route, and you end at Point Z at night. Some days may have multiple routes. So, no problem.

I've found it very rare that the Garmin has a problem. If that's a concern for you, you can download a route twice so you have a backup, or carry a backup SD card. So, no problem.

We've riddent tens of thousands of miles with the Garmin using some pretty complex routes. Problems are very rare. I'll take the Garmin any day.

Kevin - Luceo Non Uro