Google Maps sucks for cyclists
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But it doesn’t need to stay that way.Don’t get me wrong, I love Google Maps. Its a borderline miraculous service that has given me superb driving directions, public transport timetables, and walking routes. All over the world. For free.However, when I tried to get #cycling directions to a store a short distance across town I encountered some issues. I plugged in my headphones, put away my phone, and was promptly directed to take a left onto a four lane highway.Never mind that Maps’ network of cycle lanes are a disjointed nightmareThe root of the issues is that Maps treats cyclists like cars that have a few extra roads, rather than a distinct mode of transport. The key differences that Maps ignores are:Cyclists tend to be more discerning about which roads they take, sticking in their own (...)