Garmin Edge 520 Owner's Manual

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NOTE: History is recorded only while the timer is running.6 Select or for additional data screens.7 If necessary, select to view menu options such as alertsand data fields.8 Select to stop the timer.9 Select Save Ride.Using Virtual Partner®Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meetyour goals.1 Go for a ride.2 Select to view the Virtual Partner screen to see who isleading.3 If necessary, select > Virtual Partner Speed to adjust thespeed of the Virtual Partner during your ride.CoursesFollowing a previously recorded activity: You can follow asaved course simply because it is a good route. For example,you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work.Racing against a previously recorded activity: You can alsofollow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previouslyset performance goals. For example, if the original coursewas completed in 30 minutes, you can race against a VirtualPartner trying to complete the course in under 30 minutes.Following an existing ride from Garmin Connect: You cansend a course from Garmin Connect to your device. Once itis saved to your device, you can follow the course or raceagainst the course.Creating a Course on Your DeviceBefore you can create a course, you must have an activity withGPS data saved to your device.1 Select Menu > Training > Courses > Course Options >Create New.2 Select an activity on which to base your course.3 Enter a name for the course, and select .The course appears in the list.4 Select the course, and review the course details.5 If necessary, select Settings to edit the course details.For example, you can change the name or color of thecourse.6 Select > Ride.Following a Course From the WebBefore you can download a course from Garmin Connect, youmust have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,page 11).1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.2 Go to www.garminconnect.com.3 Create a new course, or select an existing course.4 Select Send to Device.5 Disconnect the device, and turn it on.6 Select Menu > Training > Courses.7 Select the course.8 Select Ride.Tips for Training with Courses• Use turn guidance (Course Options, page 3).• If you include a warmup, select to begin the course, andwarm up as normal.• Stay away from your course path as you warm up. When youare ready to begin, head toward your course. When you areon any part of the course path, a message appears.NOTE: As soon as you select , your Virtual Partner startsthe course and does not wait for you to warm up.• Scroll to the map to view the course map.If you stray from the course, a message appears.Stopping a CourseSelect > Stop Course > OK.Displaying a Course on the MapFor each course saved to your device, you can customize how itappears on the map. For example, you can set your commutecourse to always display on the map in yellow. You can have analternate course display in green. This allows you to see thecourses while you are riding, but not follow or navigate aparticular course.1 Select Menu > Training > Courses.2 Select the course.3 Select Settings.4 Select Always Display to make the course appear on themap.5 Select Color, and select a color.6 Select Course Points to include course points on the map.The next time you ride near the course, it appears on the map.Viewing Course Details1 Select Menu > Training > Courses.2 Select a course.3 Select an option:• Select Summary to view details about the course.• Select Map to view the course on the map.• Select Elevation to view an elevation plot of the course.• Select Laps to select a lap and view additional informationabout each lap.Course OptionsSelect Menu > Training > Courses > Course Options.Turn Guidance: Enables or disables turn prompts.Off Crs. Warnings: Alerts you if you stray from the course.Search: Allows you to search for saved courses by name.Training 3