I don’t know about anybody else, but I love my GPS. I have a Lowrance XOG that I purchased from a local sporting goods store. I really enjoy this unit as it is compact, has a rechargeable battery, and easy to use software. The GPS has an MP3 player, and hooks up to my intercom so I have tunes and turn-by-turn directions on my helmet speakers.

When our GPS really shined was when we took a trip through the New England states. I left home with no set route, I just knew that I had to be in Emmitsburg, MD for a class. I rode east for several hours on US 30 (which is GREAT in the mountains west of Gettysburg). After riding for a few hours, I finally told my GPS to take me to my destination. I always have it set to avoid freeways and to avoid toll roads. It can really take you down some great roads. We rode 1980 miles and were only on the freeway for 20 miles. We saw some breathtaking scenery and rode some excellent roads!

I know that many of you already have a GPS and I am not telling you anything, but I resisted getting one for some time, as an atlas was cheaper. Since I got it, I have never regretted it! I look up businesses on my GPS all of the time. It is really a great tool. I have my GPS mounted to my BMW R1200RT with a techmount. Incidentally, I have found my GPS online for about $40 less than I paid for it.

Let me know what you think. Do you ride with a GPS?

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