No map, no gps, just a compass.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:33 pm

Berlin to Prague.

http://8bar-bikes.com/8bar-adventures-berlin-2-prague/

I quite like the idea of A to B with limited navigation aids, it must certainly open up the prospect for adventure / suffering / misfortune.

rando nomad · Post by **rando nomad** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:00 pm

They are given the option/choice to check their coordinates twice a day. I like the no gps option for some events as it does make navigation (a skill) more of a factor as compared to who can program a GPS with the waypoints

slarge · Post by **slarge** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:23 pm

Goes back almost to the days before good maps, when the navigation was by the landmarks. Could be interesting......

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:27 pm

Goes back almost to the days before good maps, when the navigation was by the landmarks. Could be interesting......

Many of the stands of Scots pine in Wales were used by the drovers for navigation. Usually planted in 3's or 5's and orientated to point the way. Many are situated at crossroads / junctions and often you can see the next from the present one.

slarge · Post by **slarge** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:40 pm

That would be an interesting adventure - follow the clumps of Scots pine to see where they take you...
I imagine there would be some type 2 fun involved

voodoo_simon · Post by **voodoo_simon** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:45 pm

Rarely use a GPS, keep it turned off in my bag and may use it once in a ride to confirm a position. This means
-my battery is dead the next day as I forget to turn it off
-I get lost (but not for long)
-progress can be slow, always stopping to check my map

Each to their own! I guess that trip would be better if the final destination wasn't known so people couldn't pre-plan a route in their head

Joshvegas · Post by **Joshvegas** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:07 pm

I am determined to learn how to navigate properly this year.

Rather than "downhill is always a safe option" when lost.

voodoo_simon · Post by **voodoo_simon** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:17 pm

There's a great navigation book by Cicerone on navigation, used to browse through it on the quiet days when I worked in the climbing shop.

As with anything, the more you practice, the easier it is. Also, when out, I check the map quite often, thus avoiding getting completely lost (but does slow down speed). My motto is the complete opposite, if in doubt head up as if it's wrong, you get a nice downhill to make up for the frustration of making an error

Joshvegas · Post by **Joshvegas** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:49 am

That cicerone arrived in the post a week ago ;-)

Alpinum · Post by **Alpinum** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:16 pm

s8tannorm wrote:Berlin to Prague.

http://8bar-bikes.com/8bar-adventures-berlin-2-prague/

I quite like the idea of A to B with limited navigation aids, it must certainly open up the prospect for adventure / suffering / misfortune.

Truly good idea.

It can be fun to get lost.

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