How Do You Use Our GPS Waypoints?

When Adventure Cycling released the first GPS waypoint files in early 2003, we had no idea what the future might hold for technology in mapping and navigation. We certainly couldn't have predicted the rise of the smartphone as a location finding tool or the downward trend in GPS-receiver unit sales.

As we make our wish list today for the development of a robust database to serve our departmental needs in regards to map creation, data collection, and a mobile mapping future, we have to keep an eye on these trends and how they relate to bicycle travel. We know the answer to a mobile mapping solution is not if, but when.

We want to design our database in such a manner that the GPS waypoints can be kept up to date easily and in an unobtrusive way to our users. In order to plan for this, we'd like to find out more about how you are currently using them.

This is a slightly different question than the one I asked back in October 2010 about Mobile Maps in Our Future. Right now we are looking at the very base level of data as well as the potential whole package we might be able to offer down the road.

A few things we're thinking about the waypoints specifically include:

  • What would make them easier to use?
  • What about the waypoint names? Do you rename them? What if we rename them over time?
  • Do you like/use the sample routes provided?
  • Anything else we should know?
Please share with us the good, the bad, and then ugly of how you're using the waypoints. In addition to leaving your comments here, you may also wish to participate on our Forums in the GPS Discussion thread, How do you use the Adventure Cycling GPS waypoints? (You will need to have an account on the Forums to join in that conversation. It's easy and all you need is an email address.)

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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures, and persons from Adventure Cycling's Route Network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure. She also wants to remind you that map corrections and comments are always welcome via the online Map Correction Form.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/08/how-do-you-use-our-gps-waypoints.html

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Team RadioShack Aim for Win in Tour of California

Next week Team RadioShack will start in the Amgen Tour of California (May 15-22) with the clear ambition to win the overall classification. Three-time winner Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner will start as the leaders of the Team. From the beginning of the season the Tour of California has been one of their big objectives [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-aim-for-win-in-tour-of-california/

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Poll: Team Radioshack Riders in Tour de France 2011

We are only a couple of weeks away from the biggest cycling event of the year. This year’s Tour de France starts Saturday July 2nd and ends Sunday July 24th 2011. This year the team will have to do without Lance Armstrong, but the team still has great podium potential. Which 9 riders do you [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/poll-team-radioshack-riders-in-tour-de-france-2011/

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Sébastien Rosseler Wins Three-Day Race of De Panne-Koksijde

Press Release, 31st March 2011: Team RadioShack?s Sébastien Rosseler powered to the victory in the second part of the third stage of the Three-Day Race of De Panne-Koksijde (Belgium), an individual time trial in De Panne over 14.7km/9.2mi. The Belgian rider completed the course in 18:31:83 with an average speed of 47.6 k/h. The race [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/sebastien-rosseler-wins-three-day-race-of-de-panne-koksijde/

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Police cracking down on cyclists in London?s parks

A few weeks back, I was trying to become a little less pasty, by catching the sun near the Highgate Ponds in Hampstead Heath. Being a people (and bike) watcher, I observed the number of cyclists pedalling past. All of them were riding respectfully around pedestrians, but you could see it was frustrating for pedestrians. [...]

Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/police-crack-down-cyclists/

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Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) - Eating London A to Z

Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) Here is a recipe from Mohsen Iranian restaurant. Aubergines are considered a staple in Iran, not dissimilar to our potato. They are used in numerous recipes an this simple recipe is for a tasty dip...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/thehungrycyclist/~3/wMFJr7OlPPo/mirza-ghasemi-iranian-aubergine-dip-eating-london-a-to-z.html

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Tour de Suisse ? Levi Leipheimer Laughs Last

The 9-Day, 1,245.9-kilometer (774+ mile) 75th edition of the Tour de Suisse is now in the record books. Traveling through some truly beautiful country, great old cities, serious alpine climbs, 3 countries, and numerous tricky switchbacks and tight turns, Team RadioShack?s members had not been setting many headlines. Sure there were some excellent performances, Andreas [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-suisse-levi-leipheimer-laughs-last/

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America ByCycle Takes on the Pacific Coast

Graphic: America ByCycle

I met Michelle Cassel and Ryan McAfee of America ByCycle when they came through Adventure Cycling's headquarters on their TransAmerica Trail adventure. Not only were they funny, nice, and considerate people but I also learned that they were talented videographers and reporters, and had created some very inspiring videos about their TransAm trip.

Over the last year, we've worked with them to begin to build our video program. They've done amazing work, producing the excellent and informative "How to Read Adventure Cycling's Maps" and "How to Prepare for a Long Distance Bicycle Tour" videos, and a short primer on "How to Pack Your Panniers."

Today, I'm super excited to announce that they are hitting the road the again and we get to go along for the ride! This Saturday, September 1, Michelle and Ryan begin their next adventure in Vancouver, BC. From there, they'll follow the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route (with a side trip or two on the Washington Parks route) down the coast and through its communities. Once again, they will document their adventure, capturing the Pacific Coast's beauty and covering inspiring stories about businesses and individuals who are working to improve their community and the planet. We'll follow them here, episode by episode!

Watch the video below and learn a bit about what makes America ByCycle tick. Join the ride!


America ByCycle On Assignment from America ByCycle on Vimeo.


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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/08/america-bycycle-takes-on-pacific-coast.html

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