Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO - Devon & Somerset Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Had another fun trip out today with my little co-pilot. We headed down to Bridport to fuel up, then to West Bay for lunch. After that we went along the coast road to Abbotsbury with some excellent views across to Portland Bill. We then headed up to Dorchester, and back up the A356 to Crewkerne; really nice, fast A road driving, though a little chilly! Tea and hot chocolate to warm up, car washed, dried and tucked safely back in its bubble. Knackered but a fun day. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Hi, have you figured out how to set waypoints on Google maps then? I can't find any way of doing it on my mobile. I did hear that it can only be done on a non-mobile device, any idea if it's true? I use Google maps with my Beats Flex ear plug thingies for when I'm out blatting around but not being able to set way points makes it a joke tbh. I cannot believe that Google maps would have a function so crucial missing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO - Devon & Somerset Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Flying Carrot Steve said: Hi, have you figured out how to set waypoints on Google maps then? I can't find any way of doing it on my mobile. I did hear that it can only be done on a non-mobile device, any idea if it's true? I use Google maps with my Beats Flex ear plug thingies for when I'm out blatting around but not being able to set way points makes it a joke tbh. I cannot believe that Google maps would have a function so crucial missing! Yep, you can do it on your phone quite easily. I’ve chucked a few screenshots in here, but basically set your end destination and start the route. Then tap on the three dots in the top left and it brings up a menu with an option to add stops. Type in the first stop, and it will go to the end of the list. Click and hold on the three horizontal lines and you can move it up the list. Repeat with more stops as needed. Works well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjh1964 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Excellent work Stu but it's a rubbish route for a Westfield 'cos it misses the Beaminster Tunnel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks Stu. I have actually used that exact system before, trouble is they are stops not waypoints and I found everytime I arrived at one it stopped navigating. You have to stop the car, remove gloves etc and press continue to get to the next stop. When I'm on a mission I can't be doing with that nonsense 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO - Devon & Somerset Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 32 minutes ago, jonjh1964 said: Excellent work Stu but it's a rubbish route for a Westfield 'cos it misses the Beaminster Tunnel Very true, fortunately that was just a Google example, we did actually go through the tunnel at suitably hi revs 🤣. Lorna screamed 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO - Devon & Somerset Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, Flying Carrot Steve said: Thanks Stu. I have actually used that exact system before, trouble is they are stops not waypoints and I found everytime I arrived at one it stopped navigating. You have to stop the car, remove gloves etc and press continue to get to the next stop. When I'm on a mission I can't be doing with that nonsense 🤣🤣 Ah yes, that is very true. Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO - Devon & Somerset Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 22 hours ago, Flying Carrot Steve said: Thanks Stu. I have actually used that exact system before, trouble is they are stops not waypoints and I found everytime I arrived at one it stopped navigating. You have to stop the car, remove gloves etc and press continue to get to the next stop. When I'm on a mission I can't be doing with that nonsense 🤣🤣 Have you tried Calimoto or BBR at all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, fatblokestu said: Have you tried Calimoto or BBR at all? Nope, never heard of them tbh. I'll Google! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO - Devon & Somerset Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, Flying Carrot Steve said: Nope, never heard of them tbh. I'll Google! Cheers Both biking apps but I guess we are all after the same sort of roads. BBR = BestBikingRoads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 On 10/02/2023 at 22:10, fatblokestu said: Both biking apps but I guess we are all after the same sort of roads. BBR = BestBikingRoads I tried Calimoto today while sat at home. Looks like a winner! Waypoints are actually easy to set. I have yet to test it on the road but so far so good. This should make accurate route planning and usage while wearing gloves, helmet etc actually doable whereas with Google Maps it's a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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