Garmin A03001, Owner'S Manual

2

Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Training

Going for a Ride

If your device was packaged with an ANT+ sensor, they are 

already paired and can be activated during initial setup.

1

Hold   to turn on the device.

2

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
The satellite bars turn green when the device is ready.

3

From the home screen, select  .

4

Select   to start the timer.

NOTE: 

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

5

Swipe left or right to view additional data screens.
You can swipe down from the top of the data screens to view 

the connections screen.

6

If necessary, tap the screen to view the timer overlay.

7

Select   to stop the timer.

TIP: 

Before you save this ride and share it on your Garmin 

Connect account, you can change the ride type. Accurate 

ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses.

8

Select 

Save Ride

.

9

Select  .

Using Virtual Partner

®

Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet 

your goals.

1

Go for a ride.

2

Scroll to the Virtual Partner page to see who is leading.

3

If necessary, use   and   to adjust the speed of the Virtual 

Partner during your ride.

Segments

Following a segment

: You can send segments from your 

Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment is 

saved to your device, you can follow the segment.

NOTE: 

When you download a course from your Garmin 

Connect account, all segments in the course are downloaded 

automatically.

Racing a segment

: You can race a segment, trying to match or 

exceed your personal record or other cyclists who have 

ridden the segment.

Strava

™

 Segments

You can download Strava segments to your Edge device. Follow 

Strava segments to compare your performance with your past 

rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment.
To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget 

in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to 

www.strava.com

.

The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect 

segments and Strava segments.

Following a Segment From the Web

Before you can download and follow a segment from Garmin 

Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (

Garmin 

Connect

, page 15

).

1

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

NOTE: 

If you are using Strava segments, your favorite 

segments are transferred automatically to your device when it 

is connected to Garmin Connect Mobile or your computer.

2

Go to 

www.garminconnect.com

.

3

Create a new segment, or select an existing segment.

4

Select 

Send to Device

.

5

Disconnect the device, and turn it on.

6

Select 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

7

Select the segment.

8

Select 

Map

 > 

Ride

.

Enabling Segments

You can enable Virtual Partner racing and prompts that alert you 

to approaching segments.

1

Select 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

2

Select a segment.

3

Select 

Enable

.

NOTE: 

Prompts alerting you to approaching segments 

appear only for enabled segments.

Racing a Segment

Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, 

and compare your performance to past activities, other riders' 

performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or 

other members of the cycling community. You can upload your 

activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your 

segment position.

NOTE: 

If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are 

linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account 

so you can review the segment position.

1

Select   to start the timer, and go for a ride.
When your path crosses an enabled segment, you can race 

the segment.

2

Start racing the segment.

3

Scroll to the Virtual Partner screen to view your progress.

4

If necessary, select   or   to change your goal during your 

race.
You can race against the group leader, challenger, or other 

riders (if applicable).

A message appears when the segment is complete.

Viewing Segment Details

1

Select 

Training

 > 

Segments

.

Training

3