Road trip routing

[Top Cat]

Wolfman, I get a signin page when I click on the web addres you posted. Did you have to sign up for that or do you have a Yahoo email addres? Sorry for all the questions but you guys should know by now how computer illiterate I am :-[
And in case I'm making you guys mad you should know I like it here and I'm NOT LEAVING!

[mrfuni]

I have a AAA membership for my wife primarily for the road service. When I plan a trip, I order good, old fashion, papers maps from them and plot my course. I'm old school and the electronic GPS gizmos frighten me. Also, I enlarge the maps on the copier so I don't have to look for my reading glasses. Safe travels.
Joe

[Yellow Jacket]

Wolfman, I get a signin page when I click on the web addres you posted. Did you have to sign up for that or do you have a Yahoo email addres? Sorry for all the questions but you guys should know by now how computer illiterate I am :-[
And in case I'm making you guys mad you should know I like it here and I'm NOT LEAVING!

Hey topcat,

You can get to the yahoo map two ways, by clicking on the link wolfman posted or by just going to yahoo.com and then click on the word "Maps' in the column on the left. Either way, there is a place where you can sign in or sign up if you're a new user. But you don't have to do either to use the map. Double-clicik anywhere on the map and it will center on that sopt. You can zoom in and out by clicking on the scale at the top left of the map or with the wheel on your mouse if it has one.

http://maps.live.com looks very similar to the yahoo map and works the same. You don't have to sign in there either to use the map.

Hope this helps.

[dragon57]

I sit down with my trusty atlas, and plan a route OFF the interstates. I can't make myself climb on that whole GPS bandwagon; I've ridden all accross this big ole country of ours with just my atlas, and I don't want any more clutter on my handlebar area (ruins the sound of the tunes)

[mlogsdon]

I use a Sprint Balckberry for work, which really stinks most days (the whole 24/7 thing), but...they pay for it and I added Telenav for an extra 9 bucks a month. It essentially turns your phone into GPS. Will give directions and map, find closest (or cheapest) gas station, coffee, hotel...you name it.

I like to head into PA for wqeekend trips in the mountains and get off the highways. With the GPS on the phone I just pull over for a smoke get new bearings and start back up. It's been a life saver and paid for itself a number of times when that internal "male" directional system shut down and I didn't want to admit I didn't know where the XXX I was or how to get out of trouble.

[jlamz]

I now have the Garmin Zumo 550 and I have been experimenting with it in my vehicles. This GPS is simply an incredible package for the motorcycle rider. It will give you the location of anything you want (such as various types of restaurants) or need (such as gas, hotels, etc). It allows you to conduct a general search that will not only give you turn by turn directions but will also provide you with the address and phone numbers of what you are looking for.

You can plan detailed trips and routes (if you need to do that) or you can simply get on the road with the intent of getting lost and eventually hit "home" when you are ready to get back.

The blue tooth feature gives you the capability of using a cell phone (while riding) and the built in MP3 player and SD card gives you hours of music.

YES, it is expensive...BUT it "will do" everything it promises.

I just purchased a Zumo 450 and cannot figure out how to make a custom route. When i draw the route the auto caculatel changes the route to roads I don't want to ride on. I have read everything offered. Can anyone help?

I like paper maps too. Just something about it,no explanation comes to mind. My girlfriend and I do take a handheld GPS when we go geocaching on the bike.

[ds06nomad]

http://www.mapquest.com/

Go there, click on "Directions", then enter your "from/to" info and then click "Get directions" Once that comes up, click "avoid highways" on the right side of the screen. Done.

Here's some additional links that you may/may not find useful...
http://www.micapeak.com/tools/medform.html (just in case!)
http://www.speedtrap.org
http://cg.channel.aol.com/photo-gall...000000011&zip=
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/
http://www.micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html
http://www.lets-ride.com/
http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...sult.asp?state

Skip the GPS; take maps. If they don't work, stop and ask directions. don't be afraid to get lost a little, that's part of the adventure.


DS

[vaccam]

I like yahoo maps because you can zoom in and it will show you all the roads. You can also get satelite images and mileage. Yahoo maps will show you the most direct route but they have a new feature where you can click on the purple line between destinations and drag it to another road and it will show you the new mileage and origional mileage. I think yahoo maps can't be beat.

wolfma,

I did not know about the purple line feature of Yahoo maps. Thanks for sharing...

Michael

[skyhookman]

I like the Rand Mcnally plastic coated fold ups, just in case I hit a terrestial down pour. I like to ride in the rain if it's not lightening.

[dui546]

http://www.mapquest.com/

Here's some additional links that you may/may not find useful...
http://www.micapeak.com/tools/medform.html (just in case!)
http://www.speedtrap.org
http://cg.channel.aol.com/photo-gall...000000011&zip=
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/
http://www.micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html
http://www.lets-ride.com/
http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...sult.asp?state

Skip the GPS; take maps. If they don't work, stop and ask directions. don't be afraid to get lost a little, that's part of the adventure.

DS

That is some great info DS06Nomad. I appreciate it. I had a comment specifically about speeding and the speedtrap site above but chose to do it by starting a completely new thread. Here is the link --
http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1201711440

[Top Cat]

After reading these posts and talking to valdez I went out and bought Microsoft streets & Trips 2008. It is a very good download. I have been practicing trips for this coming riding season. I haven't got somethings down pat yet but so far I think it was money well spent. $40 at Circuit City.

[callman]

Most times I ride for the ride. If I have a few days usually me and my brother-in-law will ride off in a general direction, deciding which way to turn based on the best looking pavement at the intersection, trying not to make too many lefts or rights in a row. :) Some of the most relaxing and fun times are when you don't have a clue where you are or more importantly whats around the bend. Thats why i bought the bike, to get lost from the day to day grind.

I have thought about getting a gps unit to have when you need to find gas or food or a bed, ASAP.

Wolfman, I get a signin page when I click on the web addres you posted. Did you have to sign up for that or do you have a Yahoo email addres? Sorry for all the questions but you guys should know by now how computer illiterate I am :-[
And in case I'm making you guys mad you should know I like it here and I'm NOT LEAVING!

Sorry just noticed this. Go to yahoo.com and then click maps in the left column no sign in neccesary

[nightmare]

I use the road wherever it goes that is my route