Here's an idea that introduces a social(tm) component to gmaps:
Sometimes I find myself far from home with my running gear packed, but the runs are really few and far between. On the occasions that I DO get to run in an exotic locale, it is always a rewarding experience. As a kind of memento, I then record the route on gmaps, but it would be nice to share this with others.
You, as a proud citizen, must know of a route or two that shows off your city to even greater advantage than a mere tourist could.
It would be nice to have a database of (say) top 10 runs in a given city/area/suburb, that can be rated by users on a number of criteria, such as accessibility, difficulty, safety, natural beauty, best pubs, etc. There can also be a number of performance indicators kept, such as top 10 best times, frequency of use. Not to mention an indication when a route is no longer viable - temporarily or permanently.
Over time a rich database of star circuits would be established, and who knows, people could even go on trips just so that they can rack up the top runs.
Here's an idea that introduces a social(tm) component to gmaps:
Sometimes I find myself far from home with my running gear packed, but the runs are really few and far between. On the occasions that I DO get to run in an exotic locale, it is always a rewarding experience. As a kind of memento, I then record the route on gmaps, but it would be nice to share this with others.
You, as a proud citizen, must know of a route or two that shows off your city to even greater advantage than a mere tourist could.
It would be nice to have a database of (say) top 10 runs in a given city/area/suburb, that can be rated by users on a number of criteria, such as accessibility, difficulty, safety, natural beauty, best pubs, etc. There can also be a number of performance indicators kept, such as top 10 best times, frequency of use. Not to mention an indication when a route is no longer viable - temporarily or permanently.
Over time a rich database of star circuits would be established, and who knows, people could even go on trips just so that they can rack up the top runs.