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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: CDawg on June 26, 2008, 02:47:40 PM

Poll
Question: Would you be interested in helping create a DMF database of routes
Option 1: About time! votes: 9
Option 2: Not sharing! votes: 1
Title: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: CDawg on June 26, 2008, 02:47:40 PM
I think there are a lot of synergy in creating a database of DMF favorite roads so that when we travel, we know where the twisties are! 

I use the Mapsource program which exports in .gdb  and am happy to be updater of this database.  I am also happy to contribute all my NY/NJ roads to kick it off.  If you think it is a good idea, email me your .gdb and I will add it to the database and email you back with the updated one.

As Legend: I use red pushpins for twisties, blue pushpins for sweepers, and green pushpins for scenic.  I also use an "X" pushpin for untested roads to try-out for the future.

clifton_yen@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: scienceiscool on June 26, 2008, 02:57:24 PM
If you do this, it should be restricted to site members.  you don't want to put your favorite secret roads on the internet!
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: MikeZ on June 27, 2008, 04:59:38 AM
Quote from: scienceiscool on June 26, 2008, 02:57:24 PM
If you do this, it should be restricted to site members.  you don't want to put your favorite secret roads on the internet!
+1
You also don't want LEO to know your favorite or frequented routes.
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: CDawg on June 27, 2008, 05:53:43 AM
Makes sense to me.
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: mitt on June 27, 2008, 06:09:34 AM
What do you people think about a "Ride Reports" board to post good trip reports and routes?

I am thinking like advrider.com does.

mitt
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: mtnrider on June 27, 2008, 06:24:11 AM
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/index.html

A friend sent me this link to bike roads in all states - not too bad.  Check it out
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: DRKWNG on June 27, 2008, 09:16:31 PM
Quote from: mitt on June 27, 2008, 06:09:34 AM
What do you people think about a "Ride Reports" board to post good trip reports and routes?

I am thinking like advrider.com does.

mitt

Sounds like a great idea!
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: bigiain on June 27, 2008, 10:53:12 PM
You guys seen http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/ ?

Maybe use what they've got there, possibly with discussion threads here(maybe in a new dedicated board like Mitt suggested)?

big
Title: Re: Route sharing your favorites
Post by: DRKWNG on June 28, 2008, 12:05:43 AM
Quote from: bigiain on June 27, 2008, 10:53:12 PM
You guys seen http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/ ?

And each of the three rides listed in my state are on different islands...  :(