Barry,

I've been using Gmap for years, but bikely is so much better. The elevation
profile is a
bit weird but much more informative than gmaps. Both are based on google-maps,
strangely enough.

Amelia

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Amelia A. Baldwin, Ph.D.
350 Admin. Science Bldg.
Dept. of Accounting & Finance
College of Admin. Science
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 35899

Amelia.Baldwin@...
256-824-6811

On Fri, November 3, 2006 11:01 pm, Barry Mathews wrote:
> Amelia,
> The Bikely site is really COOL!
> Thanks,
> Barry
>
>
> On 10/31/06, Amelia A. Baldwin, Ph.D. <amelia.baldwin@...> wrote:
>>
>> WHAT: Swancott Time Trial - Monthly Series
>> WHEN: Saturday, November 11 at 2pm
>> WHERE: Corner of Swancott and County Line Road
>> CONTACTS: amelia.baldwin@... <amelia.baldwin%40uah.edu> and
>> gretchen.everts@... <gretchen.everts%40intergraph.com>
>> WHO: We are encouraging all riders of all levels to participate to measure
>> their
>> progress. We especially encourage all the moderate riders to join us. This
>> is not a
>> race for prizes, just personal goals.
>>
>> |---The Details---|
>>
>> On November 11, we will start a (potentially) monthly time trial during
>> the darker
>> months. It will start from the corner of Swancott and County Line Road
>> (Swancott
>> Grocery and Deli) beginning at 2pm.
>>
>> Come out and pit yourself against the clock. Our plan is to repeat the
>> time trial each
>> month (at least until Spring) so you can measure your progress over time.
>> This is not a
>> race against other cyclists. No award will be given to the fastest
>> finishers. This is
>> a race against the clock to measure personal fitness. All cyclists are
>> welcome and
>> encouraged to participate.
>>
>> COURSE: The course is 9 miles and includes Swancott, Rockhouse Rd,
>> Henderson Rd and Wall
>> Street. It is mostly well-paved and traffic is very light. Please take
>> note of the
>> left turn onto Rockhouse and take particular care there. The course will
>> be clearly
>> marked for the time trial series and a map will be available if necessary.
>> Here is a
>> preview: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Swancott-9-mile-Time-Trial
>>
>> LOCATION: Mr Bibb, of the Swancott Grocery and Deli, has graciously agreed
>> to let us use
>> his store as our starting point. Please try not to block access to the
>> store when
>> parking. Please do not park on Swancott west of County Line (so as not to
>> block the
>> view of cyclists one the course). Most folks will want to plan to park
>> away from the
>> start and do a warm up ride to the starting area.
>>
>> Show up at the store by about 1:45 to sign up. Cyclists will start in the
>> order they
>> sign up. We will have a normal time trial start, with a cyclist starting
>> every minute
>> until all are out on the course. Timing will be provided. Results
>> available shortly
>> after the last rider finishes. Results will be tabulated over the series
>> so you can
>> track your progress. Results will be emailed to participants.
>>
>> WEATHER: The time trial will be cancelled only if the weather is REALLY
>> bad.
>>
>> SAFETY: Safety is primary, and safety should never be sacrificed for
>> seconds. Everyone
>> will wear a helmet. All cyclists will obey all traffic rules. We have a
>> good
>> reputation in this neighborhood and we want to keep it that way. :o)
>>
>> VOLUNTEERS: Don't want to ride but want to help? We could use a couple of
>> course
>> marshalls and someone to help with standing starts. These are easy jobs!
>> Email us if
>> you want to help.
>>
>> --
>> Amelia.Baldwin@... <Amelia.Baldwin%40uah.edu>
>> 256-824-6811 office
>> 205-657-2922 mobile
>>
>>
>>
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