Garmin Challenge Me / Virtual Partner

Makhaira · 6 May 2015 at 22:28

Just a quick question on this for an Edge 200.

If I create a course from a ride I've done, and then use the CM/VP option, at any given point in time is my "ahead/behind" status relative to the speed profile of my original ride, or just relative to the overall average speed of the previous ride vs my average speed so far on this ride?

Just wondering if I can use this as a real-time partner, or whether it's only going to be helpful in the later stages of a ride when average speed is more settled.

Cheers!

Asprilla · 7 May 2015 at 08:16

I've only used it on my 310xt and i believe it uses actual speed data rather than averages.

FrenchTart · 7 May 2015 at 08:19

I always found the virtual partner really annoying. Since disabling it though I now get the awesome "You won!" screen whenever I finish the route.

Take that, virtual partner!

Vonhelmet · 7 May 2015 at 08:40

It depends. Some Garmins use just average speed, others take into account hills and suchlike. I think the 200 just does it based purely on average speed, as I know for sure the 500 does. I think you need the 800 or better for it to account for hills and the like.

Makhaira · 7 May 2015 at 12:32

Hmm, I'll give it a miss then, the slowest part of the route is the first half for me, so I'll just spend the whole time "being behind"! Thanks for the replies.

Vonhelmet · 7 May 2015 at 13:08

Makhaira said:
Hmm, I'll give it a miss then, the slowest part of the route is the first half for me, so I'll just spend the whole time "being behind"! Thanks for the replies.

Nah, do it. That way you know you need to keep pushing!

FrenchTart · 7 May 2015 at 13:21

Vonhelmet said:
Nah, do it. That way you know you need to keep pushing!

Or just add Grudas to your Strava followers to get constant reminders of the need for this

Vonhelmet · 7 May 2015 at 13:26

FrenchTart said:
Or just add Grudas to your Strava followers to get constant reminders of the need for this

Haha, no kudos ever and on every ride he leaves a comment saying "Keep pushing"

FrenchTart · 7 May 2015 at 13:35

Vonhelmet said:
Haha, no kudos ever and on every ride he leaves a comment saying "Keep pushing"

Poor abused Grudas

Roady · 8 May 2015 at 16:57

Vonhelmet said:
Haha, no kudos ever and on every ride he leaves a comment saying "Keep pushing"

"working as intended"?