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Google Maps elevation.pngGoogle Maps adds elevation info for cyclists - so you can choose the flattest/hilliest route for your ride
If you like cycling the flat route to work, or conversely want a few challenging hills on your Sunday morning ride, the new Google Maps update for cyclists could be just what you’re looking for.
Alongside a route, an estimated journey time and step by step directions, the smartphone app now displays elevation levels, along with the time it should take to detour to that route.
There is also a Siri-style voice input tool, allowing you to ask the app questions, like ‘how far to the next turn’ or ‘navigate to an alternate address’ - making using your phone while riding a whole lot easier.
The update, which is currently only to the Android version of Google Maps, is not in Google Play yet but Android users can download the APK here. [The usual disclaimers apply to those who choose to download.]
There is no indication yet of when the update may roll out to iOS users.
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The headline on this article is wrong. It should be "Google finally starts to catch up with cycle.travel, cycle streets and everyone else" because they've had altitude for some time now, plus their routing seems more reliable.
When planning routes on google maps I've got very different (lower) figures for altitude than when comparing it to what was recorded on my Garmin. No idea which is correct, however..
Dear Google,
Please stop trying to be stylish with your maps by using various shades of yellow and orange and go back to using blue and green. Substance over style please.
Hmm, this is good but every time I use Google Maps cycling directions it send me on routes that are either motorways in all but name or impassable due to stairs barriers or terrain, not useful considering I ride a Bakfiets.