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In the "People You May Now" box on linkedin, a guy was suggested who has built a site in the same category as M-BY-MC:
He's got an app built, which seems similar to what I want to build, given the time. Competition validates the space, I guess.
Here's a few:
I liked this one a lot
Based in Australia but clean layout
This is a platform play (which is going to sound very familiar to you when you read it)
I've actually used this one a few times
Another Aussie site, they are a sociable bunch
The basics
Motorcycle Roads | SundayMorningRides.com
Sunday Morning Rides is the leading online resource for sharing motorcycle GPS ride maps and experiences.
http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/
Motorcycle Roads, Routes, Trails and Touring Ideas at MotoWhere.com
MotoWhere enables motorcyclists to discover the best places to ride. Be it offroad, twisty mountain passes, or long distance cruising, MotoWhere puts the best riding on the map - worldwide.
http://www.motowhere.com/
TyreToTravel - find, create and share routes
TyreTotravel is the platform for searching, making and sharing routes. Tyre is the program that integrates Google Earth / Maps with TomTom or Garmin.
http://www.tyretotravel.com/
Netrider - connecting riders!
Netrider is connecting Australian motorcycle and motorbike riders. The original and premier Australian motorcycling community. Discussion Forum, News, Rides, Events, Business Links Directory, Blogs, Wiki, Articles, and more.
http://www.netrider.net.au/
This is the one that turned me on to the whole concept of a ride report. Started out very similar to MbMC.
http://www.pashnit.com
http://www.pashnit.com
ADVTracks Free GPS tracks from anywhere in the world
ADVTracks is a GPX sharing platform, making your route planning easier. Our website allow adventure riders to upload GPX tracks photos, videos and ride reports & share them.
https://www.advtracks.eu/
https://rever.co/
I think you should keep an eye on Rever. They seem like competitor in the mobile space, especially when it comes to route tracking, route planning, and route sharing, with some (limited) social media functionality.
I think you should keep an eye on Rever. They seem like competitor in the mobile space, especially when it comes to route tracking, route planning, and route sharing, with some (limited) social media functionality.
A friend shared this with me.
Turn-by-turn navigation for motorcycles Points of interest
The fastest route isn t always what bikers need. Criteria like curviness, road quality, scenery, and elevation gain, can be more important than time and distance. NaviRider is a mobile navigation app
https://blog.mapbox.com/turn-by-tur...
That sounds like the closest thing to what I've wanted to do yet. I'm going to have to take a closer look. Thanks for the link!
Interestingly, it's the MapBox vector map javascript API that I hacked to enable pulling from a phone based data store for offline maps.
Interestingly, it's the MapBox vector map javascript API that I hacked to enable pulling from a phone based data store for offline maps.
Sort of kind of like part of what I'm trying to do here:
Gravel Road Maps and Biking Routes - Gravelmap
Gravelmap is a tool for finding and sharing local gravel roads for biking, gravel grinding, exploration and more.
https://gravelmap.com
Could it be that Google is looking to become one of your competitors?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/08/google-maps-v9-...
At least for mapping and navigation, it would be hard to compete with the ubiquity of Google Maps. But I'd say you're safe as far as social networking goes. Google is notoriously bad at getting the social networking part right.
Anecdotally, it seems like there's been more news than usual coming out about changes/improvements to Google Maps.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/08/google-maps-v9-...
At least for mapping and navigation, it would be hard to compete with the ubiquity of Google Maps. But I'd say you're safe as far as social networking goes. Google is notoriously bad at getting the social networking part right.
Anecdotally, it seems like there's been more news than usual coming out about changes/improvements to Google Maps.
Yea, there's no direct competing with Google but there's plenty of space "between the floorboards" as they say where one can still find a niche.
Google is focused on tools. They are notoriously bad at understanding social networking, and more over they are not about story telling.
Google is focused on tools. They are notoriously bad at understanding social networking, and more over they are not about story telling.
Not really a competitor but this was a site I wanted to remember:
Map creator online to make a map with multiple locations and regions - ZeeMaps
Create a map from location list, crowd source, spreadsheets, etc. Publish, share interactive maps. Mapping of radius, administrative, and other regions. Map images.
https://www.zeemaps.com/
America.Rides.Maps, another mapping app that was recommended:
Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation appLocus
Multi-functional mobile outdoor navigation app for hiking, cycling, geocaching, sailing, flying and other sports activities and traveling
http://www.locusmap.eu/
Waze adds new motorcycle mode and OK Waze voice commands - The Verge
The popular navigation app now offers better routes and more accurate arrival times for motorcyclists.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/29...
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