Here's the webpage i have from
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
When your using facebook, a good way for others to see where you've been is using the application.
So i set it up, and just added some photos of here in Letterfrack,
So you can zoon in and see where ive been.
the map thats currenly in the works http://acrosscanadatrails.blogspot.com/ will have the route i did in there, but more importantly the most recommended routes from others who have done bike trips.
Ideas:
When your ready to embark on this crazy adventure of Biking across canada... It would great to know where your going, and have some plans. ... Everyone is different... Some like to plan each day to the minuite, others just plan as it happens.
... What i've found was that when cycling Canada, that its a good idea to plan just 2 or 3 days ahead, as you need to be aware nature.. as somedays the weather is on your side. .. and others its not. ... Which is why im doing this map.
The #1 reason for doing this Across Canada Trails GPS Map, and website. Is to show people where the best places are around, and where the trails are. ... So you can decide as you go along, where you want togo.
There are 3 or more base routes across the country, however if you want todo a tour of, say... just the rockies, or just Ontario, it's great to know what trails and routes are most recommended. If you perfer to make you way to 1 section of the trail, and bike a big loop, then knowing where togo is important.
Whats great about sites like tripadvisor is that other users can submit there comments about places to say.
When your using the Across Canada trails site, and going through my maps with the different points, you can see that they all should have a 'more info' link on it. .. This way you can go to the google map page and it shows all the relevent information about the place. .. and shows the reviews from others.
.. although sometimes its important to know that ALL the reviews are totally subjective. As for everyones experience is different. ...
Sometimes if it was 1 great experience by someone, then others can select if the review was helpful, and can put a rating on that review. .. So this way, any review which isn't the greatest would get downplayed. ...
Tips for using AcrossCanada Trails GPS Map
- This map is a GUIDE, it's not perfect, and is only as good as the people who make it ... the more people who use it, and submit feedback, and their own tracks, and points.. the better the route becomes :)
- This map is not a substitute for a paper map... The route goes 10,000km so batteries can run out and technology doesnt always work. ... So its a good idea to cary a good guide. ... there are a few books done of biking across canada. ... When im done this, i'll have my own guide book. .. But in the mean time, a good overview map is always good. (At each tourist office, theres local info.. so it's a good idea to see whats available upto the next town)... and if you find something interesting that you want to share.. feel free to add it.
- However... the acompaning future guide book should have the basics covered..... should help (I dont intend on putting time sensitave information on the map. .. Because it's always changing) ... My goal is to write a lonely planet guide to cycling canada. :)
- The GPS Map is FREE so.. that means im doing this on my own nickle, and looking for sponsors who can help... if you know of anyone who can donate.. .. It would be appreciated :)
- We work on feedback and other ideas. .. I have my own ideas of what i think it should look like, as it's based on my own experiences. .. However theres tonnes of more helpful advice out there that can be shared. .. Feel free to contact me with ideas, (or even better) post them publically on the blog site.
That enough for now.
Cheers,
Sam
P.S. Beta Version 2.3 should have the route more clear, and include more points of interest. .. An update on the databases, along with cool icons for each type. ...
Thanks for your feedback so far :)
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