Google Maps is not only for cars. Swipe left and right to find your ideal cycling route.
In today’s car-centric world, we are accustomed to believing that we belong to highways and major arterial roads. However, there is more than one way to get from A to B. Cycling allows you to enter a more efficient and beautiful route.
With digital route planning tools like Google Maps, you can use the “Bicycle Route” feature to set stops for the day, and automatically get the ideal route for cycling.
In Google Maps, all you need to do is click the bicycle icon at the top of the screen. This is the way to find your ideal option—a very quick and easy way—and Google Maps can even provide you with an estimate of your riding time.
They used a standard average riding speed of 10 mph in their algorithm, but we dare to say that for most riders, this figure is conservative (you may be driving an electric bike much faster).
In many places, cycling lanes and low-traffic roads are faster alternatives to driving. You don’t have to waste time waiting on blocked roads or competing for parking spaces.
We also have many options, some of which are more suitable for you, depending on where you live. Check out Google Maps, Strava and bikemaps to find the ideal route near you.