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I continue to be intrigued with the idea of tracking or mapping my bike rides. Back in June I found Gmaps Pedometer which I initially liked. However, tracking the longer rides via double-clicking waypoints for each and every turn got old. Fast!

My neighbor sent me over a link to TrackMe this week and I had a chance to give it a run this afternoon.

To use TrackMe, your Windows Mobile (5 or 6) device needs GPS — either built-in or external via something like Bluetooth. You also need to install a load of other “framework” stuff, so the footprint isn’t all that light, but it definitely seems to work well.

You can use & create free printable maps - World Maps USA Maps Asia Maps Europe Maps Africa Maps Oceania Maps, Maps of the Americas with this website. Also see link below as well as their blog. You can even freely paint these maps.

World map (nomal edition)

Oh did you “never” think this will happen. I mean these things are common but now it is on Google so you would be more comfy, I guess.

You can share your great opinions and not so great raves on local establishments - hotels, businesses, anything, etc….by rating and reviewing these businesses right from your mobile phone. I

Here’s all you have to do:

I rode my bike to the gym tonight. Was a little odd to start my workout already warmed up – not a bad thing though. The ride is easy enough and I think I’ll try to do this more often.

Once I got home I was curious about how far, exactly, I had ridden. I found a site that makes it very easy to find out: Gmaps Pedometer.

It is a reasonably simple web app that uses Google Maps to help you find distances. Anyone who walks, jogs, runs or bikes might find it useful when wondering about distances.

Heck, it’ll even give you a (weight-based) calories burned estimate.

I thought that some of you might like to know what I did to get the word out about voting for the Your Mapper project. Here are some details, focusing on Twitter.

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