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- Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: Lost in the Sierra de las Nieves Spain
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Re: Lost in the Sierra de las Nieves Spain
Hi Tom, The map we were using was drawn using the UTM method of co-ordinates rather than say WGS84 which is the default setting for many GPS's and especially the one we were using. When reset to UTM the map and our actual position married up exactly. Hope that helps. I'm no expert and no doubt other...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:22 pm
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: Lost in the Sierra de las Nieves Spain
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Lost in the Sierra de las Nieves Spain
During my recent trip to Andalucia in southern Spain, my pal Alan and me set off on a long trail with the aim of getting back to our hotel for an early evening drink. No chance... We get to the westerly entrance to the Sierra de las Nieves. I remember this from my visit ten years ago and know that ...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:15 pm
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: Breakdown cover in Morocco
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Breakdown cover in Morocco
We know our breakdown cover is useless in Morocco. So what do you do when you need help? My pal Steve and me on GS1200’s and John on an Aprilia Caponord have been in Morocco for a few days now and are heading north for Marrakesh after an overnight stay in Ouarzazate. We come in over the famous Tizi ...