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Posted on January 4, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

Way to “rip” bicycle directions from Google Maps Classic?

Hiking & Activities

How do I download bike routes from Google Maps?

Google Maps Offline Maps



Google Maps is capable of bicycle navigation with offline map download: Select “Offline Maps” in the menu, then select “Choose your own map”, then select the map section and tap DOWNLOAD.
 

Can you draw a bike route on Google Maps?

Creating a bike route

  • In the field Search here at the top of your screen, enter your destination.
  • Tap the button Directions in the bottom left of your screen.
  • Tap the Bicycle icon at the top right of your screen. > Google Maps displays bike-specific information.
  • Tap a route to select it.
  • Tap the Start button.

 

How do I copy a route from Google Maps?

Share a map or location

  1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
  2. Go to the directions, map, or Street View image you want to share.
  3. On the top left, click Menu .
  4. Select Share or embed map. If you don’t see this option, click Link to this map.
  5. Copy and paste the link wherever you want to share the map.


How do I change Google Maps from car mode to bike mode?

When you get directions, you can change the blue arrow to a car or other vehicle.



Choose a vehicle icon

  1. On your device, open the Google Maps app .
  2. Start navigation. Learn how to navigate to a place.
  3. Tap the blue arrow, or the vehicle if you already changed it.
  4. Tap the icon you want to use.


How do I download a GPX from bikemap?

Select a route to get to its detailed view. Tap the three dots in the upper right hand corner. Select “Download GPX” or “Download KML”. The route will be downloaded via your phone’s browser.
 

How do I save a Google map route as a PDF?

Download as a PDF: To save the directions as a file on your computer, select PDF as at the bottom of the window on a Mac, or select Microsoft Print to PDF as your printer on a PC. Then, click Save at the bottom and choose a location to save your directions.

How do I create a cycle route?

Quote from video: We just simply choose the starting point let's say that could be the one here. And then we choose the option for creating the course here. We can also choose the cyclists. So we're gonna be cycling

Can you draw a custom route on Google Maps?

To create a route in Google Maps, open “Your places” and then choose “Create Map” in the “Maps” tab. To draw a route, click “Add directions,” choose transportation mode, and enter start and end points. You can draw lines and shapes on maps by clicking “Draw a line” and selecting “Add line or shape.”
 

Does Google Maps have a route planner?

Google Maps has a route planning capability. You can even plan a route for many locations using Google Maps. It can serve a variety of purposes aside from driving, such as walking and biking.
 

How do I download map trails?

Download trail maps via the Homepage, My favorites, Lists, or Completed:

  1. Open the AllTrails app.
  2. On any trail card you can tap the download arrow at the bottom right corner.
  3. Pick the map type(s) you want to download by tapping on the download arrow in the lower right-hand corner of each map type.

Can you download GPS routes?

You can save an area from Google Maps to your phone or tablet and use it when you’re offline. Tip: You’re unable to download offline maps in some countries or regions because of contractual limitations, language support, address formats, or other reasons.

Can I download a route to my Garmin?

On your Garmin device, select the IQ button to launch your Connect IQ Apps. Select the RWGPS app on your Garmin device. Identify the route to sync by choosing either Recent Routes or Pinned Routes. Select Download to save the route to your devices route list.

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