A quick note! This is a rough guide and will be improved with pictures soon.

Which file should I use?

An Edge 500 can use a TCX or a GPX Track. Both have their pros and cons, so read each description carefully to understand which file format is best for you. I would strongly recommend trying each format on a simple test route around your neighborhood in order to get a solid feel for the pros/cons before using it for actually navigating a ride.

OK, so how do I get the file on my GPS?

These instructions are obviously a work in progress!

The directions are easy enough depending on your level of comfort on your computer. I am assuming you can plug in the Edge, open up a folder to view its contents, and drag a file to a folder.

So, to start, export a GPX Track (no cuesheeet or turn directions) or a TCX (custom cues) to your local computer.

Plug in the GPS unit and open the folder to view the contents. It will have a Garmin directory, which you should open up. Inside the Garmin directory, there will be several folders/files.

One of these should be "NewFiles". If it doesn't exist, you'll need to create it by right-clicking and selecting "new folder" or something similar (depending on your computer). Make sure you get the capital.

Once the folder is created or if it already exists, drag the exported file you saved from our site, to the "NewFiles" folder.

Now, safely remove the device (like you would a USB flash drive, by clicking the 'remove device' or 'stop device' icon in the lower right corner of your computer screen. again, this is operating system dependent).

Unplug the device, turn it on and head to the Courses menu item. Your file should be in there. If you are using a TCX file, make sure to turn off virtual partner since we don't have good time values to pace yourself with. It'll just be annoying!