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Web / print system that allows people to upload their favourite cycle routes and ride other peoples'.
The system would allow people access to many peoples’ favourite rides across all kinds of cycling – commuting, racing, mountain biking, bmx, etc. They would be able to say why a route is good, if it suitable for kids, how long it is, upload photos and so on.
The site would consist of an interactive streetmap of London, allowing users to view everything cycling by effectively turning layers on and off – cycle shops, best snackeries, best place to park your bike, best cheeky shortcuts, etc.
There will also be a print area to the project, by producing maps which would be made for drawing routes on, and then sharing with others. The maps could be personalised and sent to each person or they could be printed at home.
As far as I can tell nothing like it exists, but it might be similar to runlondon. TFL’s cycle maps are useful, but in terms of showing whole routes it is fairly limited, and has no personal input – cyclists opinions can be shared and would be more detailed and useful than just a map – more of a community effort.
* The aim of this project is to make finding good, enjoyable cycling routes easy and accessible to anyone interested.
(this is independent of the cycling club project)
any thoughts would be great!
Chris
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4 comments:
I quite like this; i was thinking of getting a bike myself, the only thing that put me off was the lack of detailed info regarding routes etc. I think this would also appeal to those who don't tend to get out much; if the right info was there, and they could interact with it, it might encourage people to start cycling, which has health as well as ecological benefits. Maybe check out Amsterdam and other bike friendly cities and pick up some tips?
Christine
hey christine
thanks for the tips, the plan overall is to encourage people to cycle or cycle more. everyone knows about the health & ecological side of things so i dont really want to rub it in everyone's faces. will check out amsterdam! cheers!
chris
A much more cohesive and purposful project. Key will be the extent you can make 'information' graphics hip and contemporary.
Ther is also the conservation and power saving angle that adds up to the minute eco appeal.
Good to go if you're happy.
GTS
i am happy
chris
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