Brevet managers can create plan, track progress and review results of Brevet. There are many functions for that, but first, I will explain the basic usage here.
1. Creating plan
1.1. Create a new plan
1.2. Setting for Start point and Finish point
1.3. Add a point
1.4. Brush plan up, and Close time alert
1.5. Useful functions for planning
2. Track progress
2.1. Start tracking
2.2. Depart from Start point
2.3. Record arrival
2.4. Alert for arrival time
2.5. Stop tracking
2.6. Useful functions for tracking
3. Review result
3.1. Useful functions for reviewing
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1. Creating plan
Create a plan for the brevet to estimate the arrival time of each PC and the goal time of the finish point. The plan is based on the cue sheet provided by the organizer. This time, let's create a plan using the following cue sheet as an example.
BRM801 (200km, Start time 7:00)
| Point type | Name | Distance | OPEN | CLOSE |
| Start | Central park | 0km | 7:00 | 7:30 |
| PC1 | Store A | 80km | 9:21 | 12:20 |
| Secret | Monument | 110km | - | - |
| PC2 | Store B | 170km | 12:00 | 18:20 |
| Finish | Central park | 202km | 12:53 | 20:30 |
1.1. Creating a new plan
First, create a new plan on the plan list screen.
Select "Brevet Plans" on the top screen
Put the plan list screen in edit mode
Tap the "+" button
Select "Create new"
Plan addition screen
You can create 6 types: BRM200, BRM300, BRM400, BRM600, BRM1000, and RM. First, select the type of Brevet, then set the distance. Change the name of the plan to something that is easy to understand.
In BRM, the time limit is set according to each type, not the actual distance. For example, in the case of BRM200, the time limit is 13:30 for both Brevets with an distance of 200km and Brevets with a distance of 210km. In the case of RM, the time limit is calculated based on the distance. The distance entered when creating a new one determines the distance of the Finish point, which also calculates the time limit. You can change the time limit by changing the distance of the finish point even after creating a new one.
In the case of BRM, the Open and Close time of the PC is determined according to the distance, but in the case of RM, it is set individually according to the Brevet. Therefore, the automatically calculated Open and Close time may differ from that of the cue sheet. Please check carefully.
This time we will change the name of the plan to BRM810. Tap "Create". You can modify the Brevet distance even after creating it.
Tap "Create"
New plan is created
In the initial state, a template with only the Start point and Finish point is created. We will add the necessary points to this template and build plan up.
1.2. Setting for Start point and Finish point
Edit the created template. Tap the menu button in the upper right and select "Edit" from the menu.
Menu button at the top left of the screen
Tap "Edit Plan"
The plan is now in editing state
When in edit state, modifiable items are displayed as blue link text. Set the start time according to the Brevet. The default is 7:00, but you can change it to any time. Change from the START time link at the top of the screen. The name of the plan is also editable from the link of the name.
Next, set the Start point. Select the point from the list in the center of the screen, and its contents will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Select a Starting point and view its contents
The name has been changed to "Central Park". The Start point close time is automatically set 30 minutes after the departure time. You can change it as needed.
Next, set the Finish point. I changed the name and changed the distance to 202km. The closing time is directly linked to the success or failure of the Brevet, so be sure to check it against the cue sheet.
1.3. Add a point
Then add points along the cue sheet.
| Point type | Name | Distance | OPEN | CLOSE |
| Start | Central park | 0km | 7:00 | 7:30 |
| PC1 | Store A | 80km | 9:21 | 12:20 |
| Secret | Monument | 110km | - | - |
| PC2 | Store B | 170km | 12:00 | 18:20 |
| Finish | Central park | 202km | 12:53 | 20:30 |
First, add PC1. Tap the "+" button in the upper right to add points.
Tap the "+" button at the top right of the screen
I changed the name, changed the distance to 80km, and added a memo. The PC Open time and Close time are automatically calculated from the distance value. These times are calculated from a general formula, but be sure to check them with the cue sheet because it is related to the success or failure of Brevet.
The arrival time and departure time of PC1 are calculated automatically. This calculates the departure time by adding the staying time to the arrival time and arrival time from the average speed to reach this PC.
The following 4 items must be set at each point.
- Point type
- distance
- Moving Speed
- Staying time
Please change the name of the point to a name that is easy to understand. In addition, the following two items must be collated with the cue sheet.
- Open time
- Close time
Keep the above points in mind and add all the points to complete the plan.
The calculation of the arrival time and departure time of each point is accumulated up to the Finish point, and finally the arrival time of the Finish point and the total running time are calculated.
There are three types of points that can be added: "PC", "Secret", and "Point". "PC" is a point with Open time and Close time restrictions. "Secret" is a point with no Open time or Close time limit. Even in the Secret, the time equivalent to Close is displayed as reference information.
"Point" are registered as personal stop-off points that have nothing to do with the success or failure of Brevet. It is suitable for registering Restrant, naps, sightseeing points, etc. Also, since such a place may not exist on the route, the distance after leaving the course can be registered as a loss and reflected in the calculation.
1.4. Brush plan up, and Close time alert
The Brevet manager accumulates the travel time and stay time of each point, and calculates the arrival time and total travel time of the Finish point.
The import to creating a plan is the setting of travel time and stay time for each point. Since different values can be set for each point, each point can be set in consideration of factors such as course profile, fatigue level, and nap.
Also, while observing the arrival time at each PC and Finish point, we will modify the movement speed and break time up to that point and formulate a plan. The selling point of Brevet Manager is that you can formulate a plan recursively.
There is an alert function to avoid the time limit being exceeded in an unexpected place and the plan not being able to finish.
The calculated arrival time of each point is compared to the Close time of that point, and an alert is displayed if the arrival time is past the close time or if the close time is less than the set time.
There are two types of alerts, a caution alert that is displayed when the set time is exceeded until the Close time, and a warning alert that is displayed when the Close time has passed. You can change the time to display the alert on the setting screen.
Let's take a look at the contents of PC1. We are currently planning to travel at a speed of 17.0km / h, so we will arrive here at 11:45. There is a 35-minute grace period until Close, so no alerts will be displayed.
Delayed arrivals also affect subsequent points, so a caution alert is also displayed for the next Secret point. In addition, these alerts are displayed not only for PCs, but also for Secret and Point. It does not become DNF except for PC, but the Close time equivalent to PC is displayed and an alert for it is displayed, so please refer to the entire process management.
Next, try changing the movement speed to 14.5km / h. I will arrive at 12:35. At this speed, the arrival time is past the Close time, so a warning alert is displayed. The estimated arrival time and Close time of each part of the screen are displayed in red, and a message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The arrival time of subsequent points will also be delayed, so a warning alert will be displayed as well. You can avoid running out of grace time until the Close time without noticing it.
Create a plan in this way. To complete the edit, tap the Done button (check icon) at the top left of the screen.
Create a plan in this way. To complete the edit, tap the Done button (check icon) at the top left of the screen.
1.5. Useful functions for planning
The above is how to create plan . There are also more useful functions for creating plan, so please see the "Useful functions for creating plan" page.
2. Tracking progress
You can use the created plan on the day of Brevet to track the arrival time and departure time.
2.1. Strat tracking
Start tracking from the planning screen. Display the menu and tap "Start Tracking" from the menu.
The screen transitions to the tracking screen and tracking is started.
2.2. Depart from Start point
When you start tracking, you will be waiting for the departure at the starting point. Just after start tracking, the automatic departure detection function will be activated.
The automatic departure detection function is a function that determines "departure" when a certain distance away from a certain point and automatically records the time. The automatic detection of departure at the start point starts from the place where the plan was executed, and it is judged that the departure is made when the distance from that point is specified. You can specify whether the specified distance is 75m or 150m on the setting screen. The default value is 75m.
When the automatic detection feature is working, a green icon or background will indicate it.
(1) A green GPS button is displayed at the top of the screen, indicating that the automatic detection function is working. By tapping this button, the point where automatic detection is working will be displayed.
(2) A green GPS icon is displayed in the item of the point list to indicate the point where automatic detection is working.
③ The departure area flashes green, indicating that the automatic departure detection is working.
You can also record manually. When you tap "Record manually", the time will be recorded immediately.
You can also stop automatic detection to avoid wasting battery power. Tap the "STOP" button in the area where the point departure information is displayed.
The automatic detection function will stop, and the green indicators will disappear. To start automatic detection again, tap "Start automatic detection" on the screen.
Since the departure record of the starting point is the beginning of the recording Brevet, you cannot operate other points until you do so. Once the departure time of the starting point is recorded, the record buttons for other points will be available.
2.3. Record arrival
Once you depart from the starting point, you will be able to operate on all other points. Here, after departing from the starting point, the arrival record button of PC1, which is the next point, is enabled.
When you arrive the point, you should record your arrival. Select convenience store A, which is the arrival point, from the point list and tap "Record manually".
The current time of 11:54 was recorded as the arrival time. Also, the average speed to this PC is calculated and displayed. The planned arrival time was 11:45, which is about 10 minutes behind the plan and the information is also displayed. Since the time is rounded off in seconds, an error of ± 1 minute may occur in appearance.
This completes the arrival record at PC1.
Internally, the place where the arrival was recorded is determined to be the arrival coordinate, and the automatic departure detection function start working from that coordinate. No manual departure recording is required. Of course, as with the starting point, you can stop the automatic detection or manually record the departure.
Therefore, after executing the plan at the start point, the arrival / departure time to the finish point will be recorded just by repeating the process of recording the arrival at the arrival point.
2.4. Alert for arrival time
The recorded arrival time is compared to the point's Close time and an alert is displayed, just as it was at planning time.
If you see a caution alert (yellow), it means that the actual arrival time is very small until the Close time. In this example, when you arrive at PC1 at 12:11, you will see a caution alert because you have 9 minutes left.
Similarly, if you arrive at 12:27, you will see a warning alert because the Close time is past 12:20. In this case, it is necessary to confirm the actual arrival time and confirm whether it has become DNF.
As with planning screen, these alerts will be displayed not only on PCs, but also on Secret and user points with no time limit. Although it does not become DNF except for PC, please use it as a reference for overall process management.
Also, even if there isn't any alert at that point, it may also cause a caution or warning alert at a subsequent point, so check if there is any problem anywhere.
2.5. Stop tracking
There are two ways to stop tracking, one is to end as "finished" and the other is to end as "DNF". By recording the arrival of the finish point, the record will end as "finished". The recorded results are displayed in the result list.
If you want to DNF, you can stop recording it halfway by operating the menu "Exit Brevet (DNF)" from the menu screen. You can look back on the record up to DNF in the result list.
2.6. Useful functions for tracking
The above is the basic operation for tracking progress. There are even more useful functions, so please see the "Useful functions related to execution" page.
3. Review result
You can review the tracked Brevet on the result screen. Summary of the planned and actual finish times and times are displayed at the top of the screen, and the planned and actual times, speeds, and dwell times for each point are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
By considering how the actual value was compared to the plan, and in connection with the weather and course profile, it will be a material to think about various things. In addition, by accumulating actual values for average speed, it can be used for planning from the next time onward, and can be used to further improve the accuracy of planning.
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