![]() ![]() ![]() Once on the Navigation page, be sure to select all the “cues” so you will be notified of when to turn, when you’re off course (hopefully never) and mileage alerts (if you’d like to know). Start by clicking on the “More” tab on the bottom right corner of the Home screen. 6. Once you have RSVP’d, downloaded the app and saved your courses for offline use, be sure to go to the app settings. Click the “Offline” tab in the upper-right corner of the screen. Click the Library tab and it willĪllow you to access all routes saved “Offline”. The Library tab is located on the bottom of your Home screen. Once it has finished downloading, it will be available in your Library. First click the “Save” button on the bottom of the screen. Be sure to download two race coursesĥ. If you choose to use the Ride with GPS app on your phone (we highly recommend this), you can simply download whichever race course you are doing and follow it offline to save your battery. We strongly recommend you test yourĭevice to make sure everything downloaded properly. Once you’ve decided which format is bestįor your device, click the Download “orange bar”. Most devices will accept the TCX Course file.īe sure to read about your device beforehand. Use the arrows on the right-hand side of the screen to expand theįormat you would like to learn more about. Once it is open, select the “More” tabĤ. Select “Export as File”. On your phone, select which race you would like to view. To export a TCX or GPX file to your personal device NOT using the Ride with GPS app (Satellite, TOPO, Ride with GPS, etc.), add/remove POV and mile markers plus more. Once you RSVP “yes” you will have access to all (6) race courses.ģ. On line you can view the courses, elevation profiles, turn by turn cues, change the map view Search for Ride with GPS and download it for free.Ģ. You will receive an email inviting you to the Red Rocks of Sedona Stage Race event. If you choose to download a TCX or GPX file to your personal device (Garmin watch, etc.) these will be available once you RSVP to the event also.ġ. Below you will find step by step instructions on how to install the Ride with GPS app, RSVP to the event and operate Ride with GPS. Keeping your Home screen closed will also help reduce battery drain. Otherwise, you can help prolong your battery life by downloading the race courses and viewing them for navigation offline. Two apps being used simultaneously (yes~this can be done, we've done it ourselves), will drain your phone battery fast. Escpecially if you use the Ride with GPS navigation on your phone AND record your run with Stava. watch, etc.).įor 55K racers, we recommend carrying a small external USB battery for your phone if you anticipate being on course for more than 5 hours. Once on the website, you can change the view, add in POV and mileage markers to the map, look at the elevation profile and most importantly for those NOT using the Ride with GPS app on their phones, you can download GPX/TCX files for use on your personal device (ie. Once you click the link and RSVP "yes" you will have access to all 6 race courses. You will receive an email with a link to join the "Red Rocks of Sedona Stage Race". Both excellent apps, but not for this application. Likewise with Trailforks.which we also use when exploring new towns and new trails. Strava is very popular and we use it ourselves for recording our runs and rides, but it does not offer voice navigation and it does not prompt you when you are off course. We have found in our 30 years combined experience, that Ride with GPS is the best for navigation. You may be asking yourself."why is this running race using software called "Ride with GPS" for their course maps and navigation? Why not use Strava or Trailforks? All good questions! Trail Running Escapes produces trail running events while their sister company Cycling Escapes produces cycling events. You can also record your run on Strava while navigating the course with the Ride with GPS app. In addition to the navigation features, your friends and family can track you while on course. ![]() If you get off course for some reason, it signals you that you are off course. The voice command prompts you prior to your turn. We highly reccommend using the Ride with GPS app on your phone. This is mandatory! You will not be able to find your way on course without navigation. All racers will be required to carry their phone with the Ride with GPS app loaded with each day's route OR wear a watch/device with the race's GPX/TCX files for navigation purposes. ![]()
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