ARI NavRANDO – Your Long‑Distance Cycling Copilot

ARI NavRANDO is the ultimate data field for Garmin Edge devices, specifically designed for the needs of randonneurs tackling Audax brevets and ultra-distance cycling. Forget complex mental math after hours in the saddle: this app turns into your personal predictive co-pilot, helping you manage your energy and keep time limits strictly under control.

Why is it essential for a Randonneur? Predictive Gate Management: Instantly know your time margin (minutes ahead or behind) against the brevet's schedule (calculated on your set minimum Audax speed, e.g., 15 km/h). Sleep Budget: The app calculates in real-time how many "bonus" minutes you've accumulated against the time limit, showing exactly how long you can afford to rest at control points without finishing out of time. Elevation Projections: Enter the total ascent before starting and keep an eye on the Remaining Ascent. You'll always know if there's an alpine climb ahead or a smooth descent to the finish line. Clean "Anti-Crash" Interface: If started without a GPX track or pre-set waypoints, the app neatly displays a "LOAD GPX!" warning and hides dummy numbers, replacing them with clean dashes (---). Automatic Dark Mode: The interface seamlessly transitions to dark colors from sunset to sunrise, reducing eye strain during long night hours and saving battery life. Setup Instructions: Add the data field to a full-screen (1 data field) layout on your activity profile. Through the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone, open the ARI NavRANDO settings. Enter the Total Planned Ascent (meters) and the maximum duration of the brevet. Enter your custom Waypoints (up to 20) with Name and progressive KM (e.g., CONTROL 1 | 62.5). Exclusive Feature: Digital Brevet Card (.FIT) NavRANDO doesn't just show data on the screen. Powered by FitContributor technology, when you get within 20 meters of a pre-set control point, the app automatically triggers a Lap and injects the exact mileage data (GateDistance) directly into your activity's .fit file. Once back home, you'll have the digital proof and pinpoint-accurate recording of your passage at every single gate on Garmin Connect! Smart Audio Feedback Proximity beep 100 meters before a waypoint. Automatic Auto-Lap with a yellow banner at less than 20 meters from the gate. Intermittent alarm if the final projection is "Out of Time" (Overtime). Triumphant melody ("Batman Theme") 200 meters from the finish line! Add FIT file integration RADAR Integration Wind direction fixed