Electronic mapping

[PpPete]

+1 to OSM.... you can edit the worldwide map, which helps others in the future.
If others in your local area have already recorded most of the local bike paths you can help by checking them and, by uploading you gpx track to the site, enhance the "reliability" of the data.

If everybody does it, then when you go to a new area, you can use the data to plan some great routes.

 

[PpPete]

If you get into it, you can use an online app called Where's the Path to compare OSM/OS/satellite maps side by side so you can see where the missing paths are.

One fun thing about that site.... you can toggle back to the 1940s OS mapping to compare....utterly fascinating, thank you pshore.

 

[Codboy]

Some pretty sound advice. I am going to spend a couple of days playing with a few of those online options as I do intend to share routes when I find the right method. Thank-you to all contributors.

I do own a SatNav and enjoy technology, but the preparation is part of the enjoyment of getting off trail and hitting those marked and unmarked rights of way - The UK is littered with ancient trails and paths (salt tracks, miner’s paths, ancient trails etc.) which have not been adopted by authorities and so don't always appear on modern maps.

I do have access to quite a decent library of local maps and like all riders should, I try to respect the law.

Cheers
Codboy

 

[Codboy]

Stumbled across this review from Makeuseof.com today which just happens to have a review of 8 website that have cycling maps.

Just thought that I would share this with the thread.

Cheers
Codboy

 

[Codboy]

Okay, this is my first attempt to create a decent route using GMaps Pedometer Click here.

Its not bad. I like the elevation feature, but would likle to add text or images to annotate the route.

Any thoughts?

Cheers
Codboy