Google Maps to add directions by bike


	Google Maps to add directions by bike

Lexica

10-14-2009 1:47 PM

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bikes, bicycling, google-maps, maps, google, useful, directions

Lexica says:

Very useful.

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10-15-2009 10:41 AM

Jorjor

What I need is a compact GPS that clamps onto a bicycle.

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