NOTE:
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
6
Select or for additional data screens.
7
If necessary, select to view menu options such as alerts
and data fields.
8
Select to stop the timer.
9
Select
Save Ride
.
Using Virtual Partner
®
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet
your goals.
1
Go for a ride.
2
Select to view the Virtual Partner screen to see who is
leading.
3
If necessary, select >
Virtual Partner Speed
to adjust the
speed of the Virtual Partner during your ride.
Courses
Following a previously recorded activity
: You can follow a
saved course simply because it is a good route. For example,
you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work.
Racing against a previously recorded activity
: You can also
follow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previously
set performance goals. For example, if the original course
was completed in 30 minutes, you can race against a Virtual
Partner trying to complete the course in under 30 minutes.
Following an existing ride from Garmin Connect
: You can
send a course from Garmin Connect to your device. Once it
is saved to your device, you can follow the course or race
against the course.
Creating a Course on Your Device
Before you can create a course, you must have an activity with
GPS data saved to your device.
1
Select
Menu
>
Training
>
Courses
>
Course Options
>
Create New
.
2
Select an activity on which to base your course.
3
Enter a name for the course, and select .
The course appears in the list.
4
Select the course, and review the course details.
5
If necessary, select
Settings
to edit the course details.
For example, you can change the name or color of the
course.
6
Select >
Ride
.
Following a Course From the Web
Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you
must have a Garmin Connect account (
).
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
.
3
Create a new course, or select an existing course.
4
Select
Send to Device
.
5
Disconnect the device, and turn it on.
6
Select
Menu
>
Training
>
Courses
.
7
Select the course.
8
Select
Ride
.
Tips for Training with Courses
• Use turn guidance (
).
• If you include a warmup, select to begin the course, and
warm up as normal.
• Stay away from your course path as you warm up. When you
are ready to begin, head toward your course. When you are
on any part of the course path, a message appears.
NOTE:
As soon as you select , your Virtual Partner starts
the course and does not wait for you to warm up.
• Scroll to the map to view the course map.
If you stray from the course, a message appears.
Stopping a Course
Select >
Stop Course
>
OK
.
Displaying a Course on the Map
For each course saved to your device, you can customize how it
appears on the map. For example, you can set your commute
course to always display on the map in yellow. You can have an
alternate course display in green. This allows you to see the
courses while you are riding, but not follow or navigate a
particular course.
1
Select
Menu
>
Training
>
Courses
.
2
Select the course.
3
Select
Settings
.
4
Select
Always Display
to make the course appear on the
map.
5
Select
Color
, and select a color.
6
Select
Course Points
to include course points on the map.
The next time you ride near the course, it appears on the map.
Viewing Course Details
1
Select
Menu
>
Training
>
Courses
.
2
Select a course.
3
Select an option:
• Select
Summary
to view details about the course.
• Select
Map
to view the course on the map.
• Select
Elevation
to view an elevation plot of the course.
• Select
Laps
to select a lap and view additional information
about each lap.
Course Options
Select
Menu
>
Training
>
Courses
>
Course Options
.
Turn Guidance
: Enables or disables turn prompts.
Off Crs. Warnings
: Alerts you if you stray from the course.
Search
: Allows you to search for saved courses by name.
Training
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