Guides
How to keep a map on the Stark VARG dashboard, how to load and create GPX trails, and how the navigation apps compare.
How to see your map while riding the Stark VARG
The Stark app takes over your screen every time you ride. Here are all the ways to get your map back — from quick workarounds to a proper fix.
Head North vs Stark Trails
An honest look at both options. We built Head North, so we’re obviously biased — but we’ll tell you where Stark Trails wins too.
Best navigation apps for Stark VARG riders
What VARG owners actually use, what works on the Stark phone, and how to pair the right apps together for trail riding.
GPX trails on the Stark VARG
What GPX files are, where to find trails, how to get them on your Stark phone, and how to actually follow them while riding.
How to create a GPX file for your Stark VARG ride
Draw a route in your browser, save it as GPX, and get it onto your Stark phone. No apps to install, no accounts to create.
How to use Google Maps on the Stark VARG dashboard
Sometimes you just need turn-by-turn. Maybe you’re low on range and need the fastest route back to the car, or you’re riding roads between trails. Here’s how to get Google Maps floating on your dashboard while you ride - and what to watch out for.