I'm pretty certain this is new

EKE_38BPM
EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
edited February 2012 in Commuting chat
I've just gone onto Google Maps and noticed that "Bicycling" is now one of the route options. I've seen it for the US for ages, but I think this is a new thing for over here.
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    I've just tried a few places and get the message "We could not calculate directions between...".

    Maybe its not up and running yet.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Does that make us bicyclists?
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    The option seems to have gone again.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • Cycloslalomeur
    Cycloslalomeur Posts: 349
    Gussio wrote:
    Does that make us bicyclists?

    I believe some of our American friends prefer to be called just that.
  • Escadrille Ecosse
    Escadrille Ecosse Posts: 164
    Does that mean they "de-bicycle" when the rest of us just get off?
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,895
    It'd be great if it works, but the walking one still doesn't work properly. I sometimes select walking if I'm cycling somewhere to see what other possibilities there may be and it still goes along roads to avoid a footbridge, park or something daft like that.
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    I could email my friend that works at google and ask if you like....
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Sketchley wrote:
    I could email my friend that works at google and ask if you like....

    It couldn't hurt, well it could if you punch the keyboard.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!

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