Google maps

[Gimlet]

I see everyone uses Google maps to plan routes.
I've tried to plan ride out routes and found it an absolutely hateful system.

If I try to plot the route by adding destinations I'll run out of permitted destinations before I've got a fraction of the way round. If I delete a destination it'll change the route I've already laid down and and if I try to trace the route by dragging it'll add unwanted short cuts at every junction.
And B roads are impossible to see without zooming right in and unmarked roads are virtually invisible.

Do you have to be signed in to Google maps to make it work properly? I haven't signed in because if I do it'll over-ride my server home page. Its a crap, slow and annoying system.
Am I doing it wrong or is there something better out there?

[billinom8s]

When you write a route on maps it's often easier not to put a pin in every turn or town, you don't need to. If you are leading it chances are most that turn up won't know where they are most of the day anyway, they'll just follow.

When you run out of pins if you click on the route line you can drag the route further down the track. Then release the button and it'll stick. This allows you to make the gap between pins a lot longer.

[Gimlet]

Ta. I'll have another go.

[ptolemyx]

I think the latest incarnation of Google maps is a lot worse than previous. I use it just as a broad guide for routes, the details are in my head - that's why we often end up on a mystery tour

Google maps "upgrade" is just like Windows latest versions, Win7 was really good and later versions are absolute crap, why change summat that works fine

[KwakKwak88]

Not sure if you have an iPad but I use the Route4Me route planner app. Planned a whole trip round Europe with ease, just never made it on the bike!

[Gimlet]

Tried again and still no good. I'm giving up. I now detest all things Google with a passion.
Until I can find a map system that actually works I won't bother with online maps.
Back to paper for me.

[Millsyboy]

I found the easiest way is to pick 10 points and enter those locations

[billinom8s]

do you need a google lesson or are gonna leave to 'those pesky kids'?

[Gimlet]

No kids. What I can't do myself doesn't get done.
Even if I get Google route planning to work, the maps are poor. They're not detailed enough and only show the major roads clearly.
I'll keep searching. They'll be a better system somewhere but I'm not persevering with Google, life's too short.