New Google Maps feature - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

mdja · 2nd July 2007

You can now drag and drop routes on Google maps directions to alter them - looks pretty handy for planning little cycle trips. I've been trying it out - very smooth.

runcible rakan · 2nd July 2007

I've been checking out the streetview thing they have on googlemaps US, now that is cool..

http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/06/googlemaps-streetview-contest.html and take a look at the comments.

Conan · 2nd July 2007

Fuck! Imagine all the awesome hidden skate spots that are gonna get discovered now. Amazing.

eeehhhh · 2nd July 2007

That's really cool, I wish they had that on the UK one. Being able to alter google maps directions is good, I like to know how many miles I do!

hippy · 2nd July 2007

The google map thing isn't perfect though. Doesn't take into account one-ways and can be a PITA to get it to take the path you want.
Using http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ you can manually plot the route. It's not as quick but it's more accurate.

RPM · 2nd July 2007

yeah the pedometer is v. good

use it all the time for plotting mileages, every mile= 20p tax free ;)

hippy · 3rd July 2007

It's easier to just claim a monthly travel card (Z 123) and not worry about bike mileage.
Wonder what my distances are like now. Methinks 18-20k each way.. 25mi per day.. £5 per day.
Monthly travel card is about £105 which is.. damn! less. Looks like my new cycle commute is now worth charging rather than a travel card.

Actually, that doesn't take into account not riding to work on weekends.. hmm

hippy · 3rd July 2007

RPM: How are you allowed to work out your distances? Will google maps suffice or can you only claim 'as the crow flies' or can you take huge loops out of the city and claim that too? Ride to Canterbury was a commute? ;)

RPM · 8th July 2007

to and from place of work. genuine route, not as the crow flies. as the crow flies stingy.

work related rides (errands outside normal commute, of which there are a lot), however, are not allowed.

it's all a big fat grey area.
and in need of updating.

for instance, a company can claim back all expenses on motor vehicles, cost, fuel etc..everything.

SO, we should be able to claim bike costs, repairs, associated purchases AND mileage!

hippy · 8th July 2007

That's one reason I don't feel guilty claiming monthly travel cards if they're more..

Stef · 8th July 2007

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RPM:to and from place of work. genuine route, not as the crow flies. as the crow flies stingy.

work related rides (errands outside normal commute, of which there are a lot), however, are not allowed.

it's all a big fat grey area.
and in need of updating.

for instance, a company can claim back all expenses on motor vehicles, cost, fuel etc..everything.

SO, we should be able to claim bike costs, repairs, associated purchases AND mileage!

there's some cycling scheme that allows you employer to buy the bike for you( with your cash) so you don't have to pay vat and the rest of the bollocks.

eeehhhh · 9th July 2007

cycle2work, it's called.

hippy · 9th July 2007

But only some employers offer it and they go through particular bike shops - I think one of the guys here is trying to start it up and he's going through Evans.
If I find out I can score a cheap bike I'd still do it though. Not heard anything for ages though.

mdja · 9th July 2007

Yep they do the cycle2work scheme where I work. I haven't used it but it is pretty popular. Quite a lot of the non-mainstream bike shops / companies are getting involved so you're not stuck just with Evans any more... For instance on-one/PlanetX can do you a cycle2work bike (they go via Halfords, not sure how that works).

hippy · 9th July 2007

This is the link my workplace sent around:
http://www.evanscycles.com/ride2work.jsp?item_id=430

eeehhhh · 9th July 2007

Mmmmm one of those carbon framed planet-x bikes would be sweet to ride to work on :)

eeehhhh · 9th July 2007

I know it's not fixed or one of the most "pretty" bikes but it looks fassssssst. The wheels look quite horrible, though.

hippy · 9th July 2007

You can get those ^^ as an ss version.

I prefer this: http://www.planet-x-bikes.com/HiResBikeShots/planet-x126.JPG

eeehhhh · 10th July 2007

Yeah, that is nicer. The frame looks more rounded and softer. Planet-X wheels look horrible, though. I like these:

Meh, personally I'd never buy a bike like that as a ss or fg. They're designed to go bloody fast on roads, and to set it up as a ss/fg would be to waste it's capacity.

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2nd July 2007	#1
mdja	You can now drag and drop routes on Google maps directions to alter them - looks pretty handy for planning little cycle trips. I've been trying it out - very smooth.
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2nd July 2007	#2
runcible rakan	I've been checking out the streetview thing they have on googlemaps US, now that is cool.. http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/06/googlemaps-streetview-contest.html and take a look at the comments.
	quote reply

2nd July 2007	#3
Conan	Fuck! Imagine all the awesome hidden skate spots that are gonna get discovered now. Amazing.
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2nd July 2007	#4
eeehhhh	That's really cool, I wish they had that on the UK one. Being able to alter google maps directions is good, I like to know how many miles I do!
	quote reply

3rd July 2007	#7
hippy	It's easier to just claim a monthly travel card (Z 123) and not worry about bike mileage. Wonder what my distances are like now. Methinks 18-20k each way.. 25mi per day.. £5 per day. Monthly travel card is about £105 which is.. damn! less. Looks like my new cycle commute is now worth charging rather than a travel card. Actually, that doesn't take into account not riding to work on weekends.. hmm
	quote reply

8th July 2007	#9
RPM	to and from place of work. genuine route, not as the crow flies. as the crow flies stingy. work related rides (errands outside normal commute, of which there are a lot), however, are not allowed. it's all a big fat grey area. and in need of updating. for instance, a company can claim back all expenses on motor vehicles, cost, fuel etc..everything. SO, we should be able to claim bike costs, repairs, associated purchases AND mileage!
	quote reply

9th July 2007	#13
hippy	But only some employers offer it and they go through particular bike shops - I think one of the guys here is trying to start it up and he's going through Evans. If I find out I can score a cheap bike I'd still do it though. Not heard anything for ages though.
	quote reply

10th July 2007	#19
eeehhhh	Yeah, that is nicer. The frame looks more rounded and softer. Planet-X wheels look horrible, though. I like these: Meh, personally I'd never buy a bike like that as a ss or fg. They're designed to go bloody fast on roads, and to set it up as a ss/fg would be to waste it's capacity.
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