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“Do GPS Units Always Overestimate Trail Distances?” No.

In the course of conducting various GPS accuracy tests over the years, several folks have made the claim in online comments and over email that GPS units always overestimate distances. One of the main references used to back up this claim is this article from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers titled “Why Every GPS Overestimates …

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Smartphone App vs. GPS: “Which One Should I Use for MTB?”

With so many great GPS apps for smartphones available these days, many mountain bikers are asking themselves: “should I ditch my GPS unit and just use my smartphone on the trail?” And for those who don’t own a GPS yet but are considering purchasing one, answering this question will ultimately cost or save hundreds of dollars. Many …

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GPS Accuracy Test: GPS vs. Smartphone vs. Cyclocomputer (Round 2)

Two and a half years ago we conducted a test to see which was more accurate for recording distance and elevation data: a standalone GPS unit or a smartphone running a GPS app like Strava. In that test we found that GPS apps, running on a smartphone or even a tablet device, can record very accurate data. …

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How Strava Is Using GPS Map Data to Help Mountain Bikers

Last year, Strava users logged 9.6 fitness activities per second. Think about it: in the time it took you to read that sentence, 50 rides, runs, and workouts were logged by athletes around the world. If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered what Strava does with the data from those 300+ million activities, beyond the leaderboards and the kudos. Monitoring …

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7 Free and Inexpensive Apps that Turn Your Smartphone into a GPS for Mountain Biking

Using a GPS unit while mountain biking offers many excellent opportunities: tracking fitness goals, navigating unfamiliar trails, and documenting and sharing your adventures are just a few of the advantages of bringing a GPS along on your rides. But GPS units can be expensive, and while they may be advantageous, it can be difficult for some to justify the expense. …

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