Google maps and smartphones

jeremyrundle

When we go out cycling in places we have not been before I have usually relied on Tourist Info (and still will) but being of an "older" generation (I am not retired yet though) I have always had a mobile phone, in fact I have had them since they were only car phones.

However I recently went the Blackberry rout, what an aid to cycling, with maps.

Now I no longer also carry one of my older TomToms with me, all in one BB's are superb.

I appreciate thet many phones do this now but I have not had the pleasure of this facility before, landmarks, eating on rout, places to stay the benefits to the cyclist when learnt are endless.

JR

baudman

Google maps is amazing, however it does require data to operate - to update the map as you move about. So, depending upon your plan, and the coverage, you may come a cropper.

So, there's a variety of apps that use OpenSourceMaps, or similar. Like a TomTom etc, they store ALL of the maps on your device. My phone uses android (hey, I was inspired by Renshaw/Cavendish), and the app I use is called 'NavDroyd'. Works a treat, and cost 5 euros. I'd imagine there would be something for Blackberry.

I use RunKeeper to track my routes, should I feel the need (great for posting on things like Bikely, to point out tricky routes to people).

jeremyrundle

Oh there are apps, but I have only just learnt to turn it on :?