MRA Routeplanner, Zumo XT and a list of waypoints

[Ian Teasdale]

Hi all. I have been using the MRA Routeplanner and exporting the routes to my Zumo XT without (many) problems for some time but there’s always been a little issue I’ve had – seeing a list of the waypoints whilst I’m on the bike. I’m sure we’ve all spent quite some time planning our routes and putting waypoints for fuel or coffee but when you’re actually riding, it can be difficult to see much more than the next one. I would like to be able to see a list of the waypoints, or at least the next 5 or 6. It is useful to be able to decide if I need to fill up at the next stop or if I can stretch to the one after that (and if we’re being honest, we’ve all done that when considering toilet stops!) I have exported the route as a PDF and after some cropping and scaling, printed them out and put this in the clear lid on my tank bag. This works but if it rains heavily and you need to re-plan tomorrow’s route you won’t have a printer with you! I could use my phone and show the route on the app but this just adds to the clutter I already have in front of me and isn’t rain friendly. I ride a Honda with an Android Auto screen but the AA version of the app doesn’t show a list of waypoints (does it?) I’ve looked for pdf or image apps for AA but there don’t seem to be any (Google has decided…). Any thoughts or experiences of what others have done?
Cheers, Ian.

[Guzzist]

@Ian-Teasdale ...I do understand you - I had same issues. So I'm going to make some suggestions - not sure you would like it. But for me it was a solution; may other users will suggest other solutions

• at first: give your Garmin to someone else (as a gift )

• second: if you are using MRA for route planning, it's much more than an advantage to use for navigation the MyRoute-App. No file transfer needed, and what you have planned, it will be exactly the same on your mobile device.
  In the app, it's possible to see the next couple of waypoints as you asked.

• rhird: if your mobile device gets in trouble in case of rain - a modern rainproof device could be an option. I tried a couple of - with less success - until I found so called T-865X from ThorkRacing. I decided for this bigger one (like a tablet) instead of the smaller one (like a smartphone), because the bigger screen with bigger text is much more easy to read. Especially if you follow tracks. That devices can be operated by a remote controller (knob on the handle bar) and offers a function to lock the screen in case of raindrops.

• fourth: if you still intend to use pdf docs for route description, that's also possible by mentioned devices by displaying on screen. With the same advantage in the rain.

I know, several riders want to use MyRoute-App for navigation on the phone. But hesitate to use the expensive device on the bike. They are going to use such modern AA devices like Cigee or others - connected with the phone in pocket.
I'm sorry to say, but that's not a solution for me. Still too many teething problems (the forums are full with error reports). And it's a stupid device without own function. It's only a mirror of a mobile phone. And if the mobile phone gets an issue - you will be without any navigation. That's a no go for my very long journeys!

[Mzokk]

You probably know this but if you prod the address screen you get a scrollable list of turn by turn directions and Via/Waypoints. Particularly useful if you are using your XT in portrait mode.

This is the middle section of a route.