I have many of "Stone's Short Rides in Massachusetts" programmed into Mapsource on my PC (it's just a matter of finding time to transcribe them) - I then download the routes I'm going to use into my Garmin Quest, then I don't have to carry paper maps with me - also I don't have to keep stopping to read the paper map… Also, I can use the tracking feature to find out where I've been, and profile the climbs & descents etc.
It's not often that the general public get to benefit from something which was invented primarily for use by the military - I think GPS is a great invention - next only to the Derailleur, hot on the heels of the Wheel, closely following the Brooks Saddle, second only to Padded Cycling Shorts!!!
- Wil
(oh, did I mention
Sliced Bread?)