
Yep, Apple didn't fix that yesterday - still no background apps.
You could of course just stick it in a bag and take it out when you need it. ie. when lost.
Garmin Edge? No, I tend to use large phallic protuberances built on hilltops by Victorians celebrating wars to navigate by. If I can see one, I'm about 3 miles from home*
* ish. I'm guessing as I gave up bike computers about a decade ago.