The participation ride - post-ride analysis and comment

The next project . . .

My GPS was the most useful gadget on this trip. It took me to my accommodation at the end of each night without fail.

I'd now like to see if I can produce GPS files like the ones you can download for this trip (click here) for the whole of the National Cycle Network (NCN). I have found the NCN great but poorly signposted. On this trip I had to give up on a NCN route 10 miles north of Glasgow due to poor signage.

The idea would be to produce such files using a PC (ie without actually cycling the routes) and then publish them on a website for cyclists to download. The website would also enable people to submit variations and files generated by actually cycling the routes.

I am currently researching the maps/programs I would need to get this project started.

Have you got any such files? Please comment on this entry if you have. Thanks.

Money, money, money

A big thanks to those who donated cash to the cause (you know who you are). The final tally was £1,090.18 for the ruralnet|uk participation fund.

Donated through PayPal: 355 (before we had the Justgiving facility in place)
Cash and cheques: £436.93
Donated via Justgiving: £250
GiftAid less Justgiving charges: £48.25
TOTAL: £1,090.18

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