GOOGLE MAPS

[Stichill_imp]

My Maps looks very interesting and I do have a Google account. THanks for the link! One question: Can I import an map from plain ol' Google Maps into the super-cool Google My Maps?

Here's a trick: in Google My Maps, change the base map from "Map" to "Simple Atlas" to better highlight available secondary roads.

"Map"


"Simple Atlas"

WOW! Look at all those wiggly roads. You're a lucky guy Stitch.

I takes me an hour or more to reach the real wiggly roads I like to ride. But even my quiet roads from and to home are carefully chosen to avoid traffic, provide a bit of scenery, and ride enthusiastically.

I find it a lot less stressful to preplan using Google Maps to find the motorcycle friendly roads, than wander around aimlessly looking for interesting roads, good restaurants and gas stations.

Google Maps also helps to pass the winter searching for new roads to ride and explore.

Google My Maps is completely different (and more powerful) than Google Maps. You'll need a Google account to get the most out of it, like saving your maps.

Try these links:
https://www.google.com/mymaps
http://www.google.com/mymaps

Thanks Stich!

Looks like I have a new toy for Christmas to play with.

I have a very specific reason for wanting to use My Maps and those of you heading to Eureka Springs will see that reason in person.

I have not found a way to do that...it's strange but these two Google products seem to be developed independently of one another and run by different teams.

You can export from My Maps as an XML file and then use a converter to create other file formats, for example for a GPS. GPS Visualizer's [url=http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/gpsbabel/]GPS Babel is one that I've heard recommended, although as I've mentioned I use Tyre to Travel Pro which can import/export XML.