Commuting - Bike Routes

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kim11
06-08-05, 12:48 PM
Hi, I'm a newbie. I plan to start commuting next week. A friend gave me this link bikemetro.com - Get a bike route anywhere in Southern California!

The site has been down for the last two days. Does anybody know of another a site that will map out a bike route in Los Angeles? I'd like to stick to routes that have bike paths/lanes as much as possible.

Thanks,

Kim

landstander
06-09-05, 10:35 AM
While we're at it, I'd love to know if something similar exists for the Kansas City metro area. I've done a bit of googling, but haven't found anything so far. :(
MsMittens
06-09-05, 11:02 AM
Question: why not get a good map book and map it out the old fashioned way -- by hand? And then test ride it on the weekend? That's what I do. I usually go to the City and get one of their "free" city bike maps. Additionally, I visit the tourism bureau and get free city maps from them. :)

landstander
06-09-05, 11:17 AM
Question: why not get a good map book and map it out the old fashioned way -- by hand? And then test ride it on the weekend? That's what I do. I usually go to the City and get one of their "free" city bike maps. Additionally, I visit the tourism bureau and get free city maps from them. :)

That's how I'm doing things currently, but an online route-finder would be a handy addition. :rolleyes:
prodigal son
06-09-05, 07:25 PM
LA is alot different on weekends and weekdays. If anyone at you local bike shop commutes ask them.