Hi William, you don't need to be near the place to create a route. You can create a route for anywhere in the world in Gaia, I just created a short route in London, UK - www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.6/-0.0727/51.4813&pubLink=Y4mkODIMVMmIo638hbslEDai&trackId=e99d34de-8b72-44ee-874a-8c376a83df3b Did I say you needed to be near the place to create a route in the video?
@@cingham747 yes you did. you're literally zooming into the map as you plan your route. 1:30. Pan, scan zoom and click. How does that not mean you know where your lookin at on the map. What about the search bar. Every time i time a location I get nothing?
@@williampennjr.4448 great observation, I can understand what you mean by me knowing the area. You are correct that I'm already somewhat familiar with this area. I feel my approach of pan, scan, zoom and click can still apply if you're using the correct layers or have done other research using Gaia. Here are some other things I consider when ride planning: 1. review my previous tracks in the area (if applicable) 2. review Public Tracks to see if other people have ridden that trail AND when the date of that track is to determine how recently the trail was last verified to have been rideable. 3. using map layers that have road data embedded in them like - Satellite Topo (Meters or Feet) by GaiaGPS, Mapbox, OpenStreetMap - Gaia Topo (Meters or Feet) by GaiaGPS, OpenStreetMap - Gaia Streets by GaiaGPS, OpenStreetMap Public tracks show when the trail was last ridden. I also look to see if the person has chosen an activity so you can tell if the track was recorded by a hiker, dirt bike, jeep, etc. I also look at the average and maximum speed recorded during the track because that can help determine the mode of transport used to record the track if they haven't chosen an activity. The map layers with road data can help you find roads/trails that are known to have a certain level of construction or status (in our area trails that are designated as trails typically see more traffic and/or maintenance). Obviously the trail could be obstructed by a downed tree or water erosion, but the road data layers add some credibility to the road/trail being rideable. What are you searching for in the search bar? I only use the search bar for coordinates but just tried it and was able to find a local landmark/mountain by name and found a local park.
Hi William, I’ve been using Gaia for awhile now to route plan but when I export the route as a GPX to my Zumo XT I have issues. The Zumo says it has to many points (max 31) and wants to break it down several trips. These trips are as short as one city block long. When I open one of the trips there are multiple flags (waypoints??) Any idea how to fix this? Thank-you!
@@cingham747 All good. But yes keen to see. I have the premium already (because I already had a trailforks premium account), but want to have the info for friends who don't already have premium. Also trying to find info on Gaia vs OsmAnd, but there's nothing on youtube, and little in google. Also wish there were a few more Adv moto centered tutorials on more advance stuff in Gaia. I've got the main ideas down and how to use it, but keen to advance what I can do and find more economical options and also work with a specific discipline in mind. Thanks again for your video.
so I have to be near the place in order to create a route? this sucks.
Hi William, you don't need to be near the place to create a route. You can create a route for anywhere in the world in Gaia, I just created a short route in London, UK - www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.6/-0.0727/51.4813&pubLink=Y4mkODIMVMmIo638hbslEDai&trackId=e99d34de-8b72-44ee-874a-8c376a83df3b
Did I say you needed to be near the place to create a route in the video?
@@cingham747 yes you did. you're literally zooming into the map as you plan your route. 1:30. Pan, scan zoom and click.
How does that not mean you know where your lookin at on the map. What about the search bar. Every time i time a location I get nothing?
@@williampennjr.4448 great observation, I can understand what you mean by me knowing the area. You are correct that I'm already somewhat familiar with this area. I feel my approach of pan, scan, zoom and click can still apply if you're using the correct layers or have done other research using Gaia.
Here are some other things I consider when ride planning:
1. review my previous tracks in the area (if applicable)
2. review Public Tracks to see if other people have ridden that trail AND when the date of that track is to determine how recently the trail was last verified to have been rideable.
3. using map layers that have road data embedded in them like
- Satellite Topo (Meters or Feet) by GaiaGPS, Mapbox, OpenStreetMap
- Gaia Topo (Meters or Feet) by GaiaGPS, OpenStreetMap
- Gaia Streets by GaiaGPS, OpenStreetMap
Public tracks show when the trail was last ridden. I also look to see if the person has chosen an activity so you can tell if the track was recorded by a hiker, dirt bike, jeep, etc. I also look at the average and maximum speed recorded during the track because that can help determine the mode of transport used to record the track if they haven't chosen an activity.
The map layers with road data can help you find roads/trails that are known to have a certain level of construction or status (in our area trails that are designated as trails typically see more traffic and/or maintenance). Obviously the trail could be obstructed by a downed tree or water erosion, but the road data layers add some credibility to the road/trail being rideable.
What are you searching for in the search bar? I only use the search bar for coordinates but just tried it and was able to find a local landmark/mountain by name and found a local park.
Hi William, I’ve been using Gaia for awhile now to route plan but when I export the route as a GPX to my Zumo XT I have issues. The Zumo says it has to many points (max 31) and wants to break it down several trips. These trips are as short as one city block long. When I open one of the trips there are multiple flags (waypoints??) Any idea how to fix this? Thank-you!
Never created the free vs paid gaia video?
Busted, no comparison of free vs paid gaia but I'll work on it this weekend and let you know when it's done.
@@cingham747 All good. But yes keen to see. I have the premium already (because I already had a trailforks premium account), but want to have the info for friends who don't already have premium. Also trying to find info on Gaia vs OsmAnd, but there's nothing on youtube, and little in google. Also wish there were a few more Adv moto centered tutorials on more advance stuff in Gaia. I've got the main ideas down and how to use it, but keen to advance what I can do and find more economical options and also work with a specific discipline in mind. Thanks again for your video.