Cycling routes on Google

From just about now (time of writing) in the UK, Google Maps has enabled cycling directions, which use Sustrans routes!

This shows the route that I would normally take if I were to commute from Wokingham to Maidenhead (which I don't anymore...)


It uses National Cycle Route 4 at just about the right point on my old commute.


I will try and chart out other routes of interest.


I don't think this will replace dedicated website for cycle touring trips or for dedicated training rides, but it will be very useful for cyclists who want to explore a new area and need a quick route lookup.


Unfortunately, I am wondering what this will mean for iPhone users when iOS 6 will launch without Google Maps support. Will Google Maps directions still work in Safari?

Time to fit winter tyres, again...

I had winter tyres (Schwalbe Marathon Winter) fitted for most of December 2011 and it didn't snow. It was icy at times, certainly cold enough to justify having winter tyres fitted, but I had yet to experience the beauty and joy of riding on snow covered roads this winter.

Kickstand

Soundgarden knew what they were talking about, when they wrote their song Kickstand.

Wokingham bicycle parking facilities have been improved.

I went past Wokingham's train station last night at around 10pm, and was pleasantly surprised.

The bicycle racks are now sheltered, and most importantly, they are in direct view of the CCTV security cameras!

Shopping at Morrisons

Today I went shopping for food at Morrisons, using my trusty commuter equipped with pannier rack.

Welcome!

Welcome to this blog!

As the title suggests, I am a cyclist living and commuting in and out of Wokingham, UK.

I was inspired to write this blog by the sheer amount of blogs about cyclists from all over the world, who not only details their adventures, but highlight what they and their local community does for or against cyclists.

I live in Wokingham and that's what I am going to talk about here.

In 2007 Halifax estate agents ranked Wokingham as the number one place to live in the UK.

Whether that is still the case or not, hopefully I will be able to help you decide for yourself whether Wokingham is the number one place to cycle in the UK.

I will post articles about anything that is Wokingham related, and cycling related, including pictures, movies and maps.

Please read my profile page to know more about me and the kind of cyclist I am.