Mapometer - what else is there?

[bikes4two]

I've used Mapometer on and off for some years but of late I'm finding that creating tracks using the Draw Route feature and with Follow Roads selected, the routing is including footpaths, bridleways and other ways that are DEFINITELY NOT road riding territory.(I suspect it's been like this for some while but have previously put it down to my error).

I have emailed their admin but no response as yet, so:

1. Is this shortcoming just me, or have otherss noticed, or indeed is there a work-around?
OR
2. Recommend me an alternative that is useable in the UK and Europe.

Many thanks

[Mick F]

Never heard of this site before, but took a look.
The routing leaves a bit to be desired, not least of which sends you down the wrong way down one-way streets.

[1066enthalpies1939]

I've used Mapometer on and off for some years but of late I'm finding that creating tracks using the Draw Route feature and with Follow Roads selected, the routing is including footpaths, bridleways and other ways that are DEFINITELY NOT road riding territory.(I suspect it's been like this for some while but have previously put it down to my error).

I have emailed their admin but no response as yet, so:

1. Is this shortcoming just me, or have otherss noticed, or indeed is there a work-around?
OR
2. Recommend me an alternative that is useable in the UK and Europe.

Many thanks

Try plotaroute

[geomannie]

I've used Mapometer on and off for some years but of late I'm finding that creating tracks using the Draw Route feature and with Follow Roads selected, the routing is including footpaths, bridleways and other ways that are DEFINITELY NOT road riding territory.(I suspect it's been like this for some while but have previously put it down to my error).

I have emailed their admin but no response as yet, so:

1. Is this shortcoming just me, or have otherss noticed, or indeed is there a work-around?
OR
2. Recommend me an alternative that is useable in the UK and Europe.

Many thanks

Try plotaroute

+1 for Plotaroute. You can select routing type, foot, cycle/path or road.

[cycleruk]

I mainly use = Ride with GPS :- http://www.ridewithgps.com
Besides Plotaroute there is -
Cycle Travel:- https://cycle.travel/map
Bikehike:- http://bikehike.co.uk/index.php

Probably others as well but like Mick-F i have not heard of Mapometer.

[bikes4two]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions - plotaroute looks particularly interest and I've created an account.

I'll also take a look a cycle.travel and bikehike too (but a guy can only take so much of this tech stuff in, in one go!).

[fastpedaller]

I've always found mapometer to be good - have you set it to 'cycling mode'?

[bikes4two]

hi @fastpedaller, Yes, set to cycling mode - as you can see in the pic, the plot takes one down footpaths - argh!