How do you create the maps? Google Maps is the easiest way I have found. But you can also make the tracks using gpsies.com.
I've taken the liberty of creating the maps for Adirondacks (NY) runner #6, which you can find at these 3 URLs: For each of those links above, do the following: - If you don't already have the "Garmin Training Center" application, download it and install it now.
- pull up the URL in a web browser window.
- Find the link on that page that says "KML" Click it. This will save the track to a file called 'something.kml' I've chosen a nice short name for each of the legs, something like "RR NY #6", and generally the KML file saves as RRNY6.kml.
- Repeat for all of the URLs for all of the Ragnar Legs you'll be running.
- Go to gpsies.com, and click on the "Convert" link in the upper tab.
- Upload file, Choose the KML file, Convert to "Garmin Course CRS", then hit the "convert" button. This will save a .crs file on your desktop.
- Launch the Garmin Training Center.
- Under "File..." there is an "Import..." selection. Click that.
- Repeat for each .crs file that you downloaded back in step 5
- I created a new folder in the Garmin Training Center, and put all of the Ragnar Relay Regs into that folder.
- Under the "Device" menu in Garmin Training Center, there is a "Send to Device..." option. Click that.
- The next time you sync your Garmin to your computer, you'll get the courses uploaded to them.
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