As a tracker my Garmin 810 (bought used of Facebook) is very good, but the route finding seems seriously whack at times, particularly in towns. So instead I've taken to using google maps, but the process for putting a google route on the 810 is a bit lengthy. Even longer if it's on a smartphone. There were particularly bad failures in the Netherlands, where Garmin apparently haven't mapped many of the segregated cycle routes onto its map.
1. Use the google maps app to make a route.
2. "Share this route" on the top right, and copy the URL into chrome.
3. View google maps in desktop mode.
4. Select the preferred route (google usually offers you a choice of 1-3).
5. Paste the URL into
https://mapstogpx.com and hit download
6. Open the file in the Garmin connect app (for me this is the default app)
7. Create the route and transfer it to your 810 via bluetooth
8. Off you go
For me this process takes around 2-3 minutes with a slow phone.
Any bright ideas on how to do this more efficiently?