Liv & Paul’s Web Page

There are quite a few possible cycle routes to work, none of which are ideal for various reasons, so I intend to keep a log of the routes and times taken until I find the best one. I’m using Google maps to mark up the various routes and in the comments recording the times taken and any other pertinent notes.

It is quite likely that I’ll have different routes for getting to and coming from work, and as the seasons change move from some off road routes to more road based ones and back again.

Factors to weigh up:

• Total distance / Time taken
• Amount of Traffic
• Awkward or Dangerous junctions & other hazards
• Quality of surfaces Tarmac, gravel, dirt, mud, pot holes, water logging
• Legality of route, footpaths, farmers fields vs bridleways, cyclepaths, tracks and roads.
• Obstacles including fords, footbridges, stiles, gates, undergrowth.

View Map

Two really useful and easy to use Google Maps tools, Picasa Web Albums and Google Maps – My Maps.

The Picasa Map is a really good way to show photos of a local area or holiday, done some of the ones we’ve taken around Christchurch. Turning on the Satellite view makes it easier to pick out features from the photos.

The My Maps feature of Google Maps makes it really easy to pick out feature and show routes, done a few of the local walks we take Henry on, Avon Valley Walk and Steamer Point Walk.

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