Is there a way to create a route using Google Maps withOUT waypoints?

[Woodaddict]

I've heard Basecamp had quite the learning curve. I downloaded it the other day and I can't even figure out how to zoom in enough to find my street.

I had a garmin with base camp to try and create my routes the way I wanted. basecamp is like the BRP Connect, just so user UNFRIENDLY. I sold it and went to TomTom when they started curvy roads routes. Now with RT, I'm back to garmin, which is OK, it has curvy option too - 595

 

[scorpion56]

As a ride leader, I've tried many mapping softwares over the last few years. Not only do I want to be be able to use the multi-point route map for myself, but also to be able to easily share it with the ride sweep(s). That means using something that offers an exportable GPX file that can then be loaded into someone else's Garmin, Ride Command (Indian) etc. What we have settled on for now is the free version of MyRouteApp to create the route, then making a GPX file to share. My personal preference is to also create the ride on Scenic and use that for ride-day navigation on my iPhone. Why Scenic? Beautiful maps, unlimited waypoints and best of all, if I miss a waypoint while riding, it won't try to force me back to that way point (what we call "spinning"). It just re-routes on the fly. It also allows differentiation between a waypoint (called via point) and a true waypoint (like planned gas station or restaurant). Another ride leader likes the Kurviger app. I can't justify getting a dedicated platform, like a Garmin unit, when there are so many good mapping apps that can be used on a phone.

 

[Yabbadabbadoo]

This guy's youtube tutorials for routing with Basecamp are very good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSaq7qZJq7k