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Post by RichardH on Apr 22, 2007 9:15:07 GMT 2
 Do the other members think it's a good idea to store our runs as ROUTES and have them accessible for LOGGED-IN members to download and then to ride as and when they wish? (I wouldn't like all and sundry to download them to use for commercial ventures...) How about it, Webmaster...? 
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Joe
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Post by Joe on Apr 22, 2007 18:00:58 GMT 2
Good idea, I know that the routes provided by BMW at last years ABBG in Badplaas have come in very handy since !
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Post by Dave S on Apr 23, 2007 7:45:26 GMT 2
Good idea. To extend on that, what about routes that other club members have ridden.
I have certainly found trip reports/routes by others useful when planning trips - places they have gone to etc.
There are so many places to see in this country and other peoples routes can certainly be useful.
I used part of a route from a Bike SA report in our recent trip to the Buffalo in March to quote one example.
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Post by Renier on Apr 23, 2007 19:41:59 GMT 2
Having a database of rides is a good idea because it assists those who may not know the country well to plan rides in the future. Regarding exclusivity it is my view that a lot can be learnt from commercial tour operators who plan and research routes. South Africa is not such a big place so there is not much sense in trying to hide the routes we ride - you can hardly hide the Sabie area's routes from commercial tour operators. If we share our riding pleasure with other motorcylists because our routes are well planned and publicised we will attract people to the club. A perfect example of sharing can be found with the following website listing California's best motorcycle roads. www.pashnit.com/motoroads.htmAnother example is www.dealsgap.com where you can learn about riding "The Dragon" Lets us live our values and Share |
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Post by leroy on Jul 22, 2007 17:03:34 GMT 2
Ok - so what is stopping us from doing it. Would be more than willing to post all my route plans - for clubrides and single rides for all to use. LeRoy
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johanrt
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Post by johanrt on Oct 5, 2007 14:23:24 GMT 2
Why didn't this happen or am I just not seeing it?
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Post by Dani on Oct 11, 2007 12:26:16 GMT 2
"Do the other members think it's a good idea to store our runs as ROUTES and have them accessible for LOGGED-IN members to download and then to ride as and when they wish?"
"How about it, Webmaster...?"
"Let us live our values and Share!"
"Why didn't this happen?"
Ermm well yes... do you have more detailed ideas?
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Oct 11, 2007 12:55:12 GMT 2
We will need a place where we can upload the routes in .gdb format. Not sure if this is possible on the web?? On the other hand the club is about shared riding pleasure and not being a route library. So if you want to know our routes, come ride with us  |
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johanrt
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Post by johanrt on Oct 12, 2007 18:49:15 GMT 2
On the other hand the club is about shared riding pleasure and not being a route library. So if you want to know our routes, come ride with us I'd love to ride with you guys, my problem is, it seems all your rides are (like most clubs) on Sunday mornings while I'm in church. |
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Post by Renier on Oct 12, 2007 21:43:30 GMT 2
Most of the recent rides this year have a detailed itinerary and a GPS route discrption. These two files can be "catalogued" together on a web page for future reference.
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Post by Dani on Oct 15, 2007 20:16:19 GMT 2
We can surely work towards that . . .
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johanrt
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Post by johanrt on Oct 16, 2007 6:28:05 GMT 2
I'm sure there are many members like me who would greatly appreciate it.
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Post by Dani on Oct 19, 2007 9:02:47 GMT 2
There's a start towards the logging of routes. Go to the EVENTS page of this website. www.bmwclubs.co.za for those that are used to go direct to the forum!!  There is a link to the ROUTES . . . Think it can work?! We will of course need the cooperation of ride leaders/members to provide the details in order to build up a proper database of rides and routes. |
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Oct 19, 2007 12:11:27 GMT 2
It works. Thanks Dani. Only problem is everybody can download them. Maybe need a login mechanism to control access  |
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Post by leroy on Jan 10, 2008 17:29:10 GMT 2
How do I post my routes. LeRoy
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