The Baron's 100-kilometre Double-centenary Calendar Event 2017
This page is for downloading versions of the GPS files for this, Tom Deakins' celebratory double-centenary calendar event, starting from the playing field at Good Easter, Essex, on Sunday 16 July at 09.00 in the morning. If you want information about the ride itself, visit AUK or yacf.
The GPS routes given on this page have not been tested — there are possibly minor errors, but I am certain that apart from those, these GPS files are as good as any others. The GPX files include points-of-interest and waypoints for the controls; the TCX files include cue points that beep as you get near.
NOTE — There are two information controls on this ride! The GPX files contain points of interest (POIs) for all controls, including info controls, which appear on the map and can be used as waypoints. The TCX files contain cuepoints of the same, which beep and show up on the screen when you pass.
Preamble
Some devices can only handle GPX files; some devices need simplified (500-point) GPX files. Yet more can handle 10,000 points, but no further. Some devices can't handle more than 200km in a single route, some riders prefer TCX — it's somewhat of a minefield trying to provide GPS files to suit all-comers! I've sliced and diced the most common formats and you should find something here for your device, whatever your requirements.
The routes should appear on your GPS screen as BARONS100KM for the full 100km route, with extra characters depending on how wide the screen is.
If you're still having problems or have a question, email Nick.
Standard GPX files
Most riders will use these normal GPX files, but for this particular event we suggest you use the TCX if your device supports them, due to the info controls.
There are three flavours of GPX: standard, legacy (reduced-to-500-points for legacy devices) and simple (500-point but no waypoints/POIs). The controls are included as waypoints (unless indicated). Garmin Edge 700+ devices and most other non-Garmin devices use these.
Legacy 500-point GPX
These are for users of Garmin eTrex, Montana and Edge 500 and the like.
Even simpler legacy 500-point GPX
If you want even simpler GPX for Garmin Edge 200 and the most basic other devices, without any waypoints or POIs, use these.
‘Advanced’ TCX files
The TCX file includes cue points for when you're getting close to or at a control, particularly useful for the two information controls on this route! Useful on devices like Edge 800, 810, 820, 1000 and possibly others, if you like your GPS to beep at you every hour or so with an update. I like it, not everyone does.
If you're still having problems or have a question, email Nick.