In October I will be heading out to LA for a "custom made" tour presented by Eagle Riders. Birthday present from my brother. Him coming from NZ and me from Holland for 8 days riding through the National parks in Southern and Mid California. We diverted from their usual package tours as this was far too much blah-blah and not really enough riding. We have a custom package with 2 bikes. All good so far however..... I am noticing some issues though with Eagle Riders and wanted any input.
I have repeatedly asked for them to advise what sort of Navigation system they use. We have paid the extra $25 a day for a pre-programmed Navigation system. The answer I get is they have their own type of navigation unit which is not compatible with "normal" GPS units. Call me dumb but I only know of Garmin & Tom Tom (BMW Navigators being basically Garmin anyway).
I have asked them to provide us with the gpx files of the routes so I can review them in my own PC with BaseCamp. Cant get a straight answer from them on this one other than the point above.
Whilst I understand that commercial interests prevail but why cant I have the electronic data so I can review? Maybe we want to make a couple of changes. Again no real comprehensive answer and only avoiding the issue.
Anyone else had experience with these guys? So far I am really reluctant to recommend them to anyone going forward if they cant even work this one out.
Look forward to hearing.
I have repeatedly asked for them to advise what sort of Navigation system they use. We have paid the extra $25 a day for a pre-programmed Navigation system. The answer I get is they have their own type of navigation unit which is not compatible with "normal" GPS units. Call me dumb but I only know of Garmin & Tom Tom (BMW Navigators being basically Garmin anyway).
I have asked them to provide us with the gpx files of the routes so I can review them in my own PC with BaseCamp. Cant get a straight answer from them on this one other than the point above.
Whilst I understand that commercial interests prevail but why cant I have the electronic data so I can review? Maybe we want to make a couple of changes. Again no real comprehensive answer and only avoiding the issue.
Anyone else had experience with these guys? So far I am really reluctant to recommend them to anyone going forward if they cant even work this one out.
Look forward to hearing.