Google Maps brings biking navigation to six European countries

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Summer is the prime season for European cyclists, whether they're racing the Tour de France or just embarking on voyages of self-discovery. It's a good thing, then, that Google Maps' biking directions have reached six more European countries. Those in France, Ireland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Poland can now plot pedal-friendly routes using their phones and the web. Google may miss a hidden trail or two when it's crowdsourcing the data through Map Maker, but the upgrade should still help riders avoid the inevitable crush of tourist traffic.

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Source: Google Europe Blog

Tags: android, biking, cycling, france, germany, google, googlemaps, googlemapsnavigation, ireland, Liechtenstein, luxembourg, maps, navigation, poland

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