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Partnerships and projectsGooglemaps go by bike, Sustrans gets disabled people in the saddle, US advocates awarded, a green wave for Rotterdam and collaborations above and below the waterline. Sue Archer writes: Google Maps go by bike Google Maps are adding a 'by bike' option to their route finding service. Currently the option is only available for US cities, and distinguishes between off-road paths, on-road lanes, and roads deemed suitable for cyclists. It's expected to be rolled out to other countries as data is collected. UK users currently only have Google options for travel by car or walking, but sites such as Cyclestreets are available to help plan local routes, and a comprehensive online planner, along with iPhone apps to accompany it, is due to be launched in the summer. If you prefer to navigate on paper of course, many local authorities provide cycling maps showing recommended routes. Sustrans gets disabled riders on their bikes Spotted on BikeBiz, Sustrans are to aiming to boost disabled cycling in South Wales by running a taster day at Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar. A fleet of specially adapted bikes will be available from Friday 12 March for disabled people to try out, launching a series of new twice-weekly sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, when the bikes can be hired for £1. Advocates awarded The North American Alliance for Biking and Walking recognised the efforts of seven individuals and organisations in human power transport campaigning this week, with the 2010 Advocacy Awards. You can read about the winners in their press release. Among the achievements are infrastructure and legislation, as well as more specific projects such as the Toronto Cyclists Union project to promote cycling among immigrants with information and workshops in 16 of the city's most commonly spoken languages. Riding the Green Wave Most cyclists find that it's better to retain momentum if you can, and if you can slow down to time your arrival at a red traffic light as it changes to green, you won't have to stop and put a foot down. David Hembrow writes, in his View from the Cycle Path blog, about a scheme to be trialled in Rotterdam, which aims to help cyclists time their arrival at lights to best effect. A series of LEDs at the edge of the path will create a green wave - keep within this 'wave' on your bike, and you'll arrive at the lights as they turn green. The infrastructure is expected to be in place by the summer. Cycling collaborations above and below the waves News of a couple of human powered collaborations on a nautical theme now. Firstly, GoCycle have announced that in a link with sailing they will be sponsoring the UK Musto Skiff National Championships in July. The yachting fraternity has long been a key market for folding bikes, with factors such as compact folding, light weight and corrosion resistance being especially important. Secondly, below the waves, Stephane Rousson's Scubster human powered submarine has finished its model testing phase. The project has announced a collaboration with Sicomin, composite material specialists, working with them on a new range of materials using cork and bamboo fibre. Meanwhile, students at the Institut des Sciences de l'Ingenieur de Toulon - Var are working on determining the submarine's Coefficient of Drag in order to work out the size of propellers needed: Posted on 12 March 2010 Your comments ...
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