Introduction to Bikepacking Navigation Using Ride With GPS - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

This clinic is for cyclists and bikepackers interested in getting started using Ride With GPS as a navigation tool for rides and bikepacking trips. No experience with this platform is required; however, there are some pre-clinic requirements (see below).

Clinic focus:

How to use the Ride with GPS (RWGPS) mapping software for cyclists in combination with a GPS device/Smartphone. We will  discuss:

1. Introduction to navigation tools, pros and cons,
2. Things to do before you ride
3. Using the device during the ride
4. What to do with the data after the ride
5. Hands-on practice downloading and using RWGPS routes
6. Resource Links

Pre-Clinic Homework for Attendees:

• Set up a free RWGPS account (if you don’t already have an account). Please note the free account is very basic, but sufficient for this introductory clinic. https://ridewithgps.com/signup
• Download the mobile app to your phone: https://ridewithgps.com/app
• Recommended Reading: What is RWGPS? https://ridewithgps.com/about-us

Suggested readings: Take a peek at what you can do with route planning tools. Even if you never plan to design a route, these are helpful to know in case you need to modify a route you’re on, or change the start location:

• Route Planning 101 (for desktop)
• Mobile Route Planner

Pre-Clinic Questionnaire for Attendees:

• Please complete the survey in the registration notes

Required Equipment

Required -

• Smartphone and/or your laptop (You will have access to Wi-Fi during the clinic)
• Your login information for your free (or paid) RWGPS account

Optional -

• GPS Device, if you already have one (Garmin, Wahoo, Karoo, etc)

Seattle Program Center at 6 PM in Cascade A and B