coast to coast route on google maps?

[jjr1]

If I could get the route imported into a google map I could just use the phone for navigation. Anyone managed to get this done or any good alternatives?

[john_p]

Can you use something like bikehike.co.uk to map it, save as a GPX file

Then use one of the online GPX to KML converters (or Google Earth can open GPX/save KML) - get this into Google Maps.

Not sure on a mobile device, but on the PC you can open a KML file from My Maps /
Create new map / Import

There may well be better choice apps for your mobile device (eg. MotionX on the iPhone)

[jjr1]

john_p said:

Can you use something like bikehike.co.uk to map it, save as a GPX file

Then use one of the online GPX to KML converters (or Google Earth can open GPX/save KML) - get this into Google Maps.

Not sure on a mobile device, but on the PC you can open a KML file from My Maps /
Create new map / Import

There may well be better choice apps for your mobile device (eg. MotionX on the iPhone)

That bikehike site looks awesome. Thankyou.

I am running android phones and the native map and alternative gps options don't really allow you to create a map and then save it.

Cheers

[itsnotarace]

http://ridewithgps.com/ is also very good and can export files. The routes are planned directly using Google Maps TeleAtlas mapping API and you can export using GPX or KML for Google maps

[Panclan]

If I can find them, I can send you the route files we used in July. www.wrracing.net/c2c

[jjr1]

Cheers guys for all your help. I just can't face using maps ;-)

Does anyone have a recomendation for a handlebar/arm mount for the phone?

[Panclan]

Velotrac pak is a good quality frame mounted bag, it's not cheap http://www.velotrac.com/

[sjg]

Bikeroutetoaster.com