Google Maps and Cycling
If you follow me on Twitter or we’re friended on Facebook you might have picked up on the fact that I’m somewhat of an avid cycler. I like to ride and I like to explore. Finding new bike trails and routes is part of the fun. This is why I was excited to see this morning’s Google blog post “Biking directions added to Google Maps.”
Now you can get driving directions and choose “Bicycling” to get bike specific directions. That’s nice and all, but here’s the part that I like even better. Looking for more trails around Cherry Creek State Park? First, find the park at Google Maps, then click on “More…” and check the “Bicycling” box. All those green lines are the trails.
- Dark green indicates a dedicated bike-only trail;
- Light green indicates a dedicated bike lane along a road;
- Dashed green indicates roads that are designated as preferred for bicycling, but without dedicated lanes
This is going to be a great resource for finding and planning rides. I’m pretty stoked. Will it replace my paper map of the Denver area trails (sold via the Denver Bicycle Touring Club)? Nah, but it will definitely be the first place I start now.
Oh, and check out the Satellite view – the trails really “pop” in that view:
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