But typically, I only need that app for driving directions now. The city of Denver has done a pretty outstanding job of creating a vast network of bike lanes and routes that allow me to crisscross the city with relative ease. I know where all of the major bike lanes are now and can get most places without a map. I know where to ride and what to avoid. But, the Google maps ability to show bike routes in green is pretty spectacular too - for the times when I'm riding somewhere that's new to me.
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| This map only show the dedicated paved bike paths in Denver. They link up with a vast network of bike lanes and routes that allow for biking all over the city. |
What's more: It's good for kids to walk/ride to school and around the neighborhood too. It gives them an opportunity to figure out where they're going - something that's not possible when they're riding in the back seat of a car. Studies also show that kids learn better after some physical activity. These seemingly simple mind stretches are another great benefit of taking the bike!
Annndddd, what's more: I've ventured into neighborhoods within my 3-5 mile proximity that I'd never, ever considered biking to before. I love experiencing a new location by bike. Everything is highlighted.
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Hmmm...This makes me think about how the usefulness of a traditional road map is really dependent on a (faster) speed of travel. One of the things I always love about getting out of the car and onto my bike – or on foot – is how many different things I notice. My perception of the landscape is really, really tied to my speed of passage. (But I confess I still like traditional road maps a whole lot. ;-))
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