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    1 of 101
    Yermo
    11 years ago
    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:


    Link #7822
    Yermo
    11 years ago

    EatSleepRIDE | Motorcycle Community, Routes, Gear, Reviews & News

    Eat Sleep RIDE is a motorcycle community & magazine for motorbike riders. Discover, share motorcycle routes, photos, videos, gear, reviews and get help.

    http://eatsleepride.com/
     
    2 of 101
    Yermo
    11 years ago
    He's got an app built, which seems similar to what I want to build, given the time. Competition validates the space, I guess.
    3 of 101
    rshaug
    11 years ago
    Here's a few:
    Link #7828
    rshaug
    11 years ago

    Motorcycle Roads | SundayMorningRides.com

    Sunday Morning Rides is the leading online resource for sharing motorcycle GPS ride maps and experiences.

    http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/
      I liked this one a lot


    Link #7829
    rshaug
    11 years ago

    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/
      Based in Australia but clean layout


    Link #7830
    rshaug
    11 years ago

    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/
      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


    Link #7831
    rshaug
    11 years ago

    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/
      Another Aussie site, they are a sociable bunch


      The basics
    4 of 101
    Yermo
    11 years ago
    thanks!
    5 of 101
    Jay
    11 years ago
    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
    6 of 101
    rshaug
    11 years ago
    Yikes!!! Got this on the pashnit page, keep an eye on it:

    Photo #7836
    rshaug
    11 years ago

    7 of 101
    Yermo
    7 years ago
    Link #38209
    Yermo
    7 years ago

    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/
    8 of 101
    Ben Mendis
    7 years ago
    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.
    9 of 101
    Yermo
    7 years ago
    Ben Mendis Thanks for the tip!
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    Ben Mendis
    6 years ago
    A friend shared this with me.
    Link #45016
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    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...
    11 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    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.
    12 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Sort of kind of like part of what I'm trying to do here:

    Link #45810
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    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
    13 of 101
    Ben Mendis
    6 years ago
    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.
    14 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    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.
    15 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Not really a competitor but this was a site I wanted to remember:

    Link #46334
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    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/
    16 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    America.Rides.Maps, another mapping app that was recommended:

    Link #46706
    Yermo
    6 years ago

    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/
    17 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Apparently only for Android.
    18 of 101
    Ben Mendis
    6 years ago
    Link #47186
    Ben Mendis
    6 years ago

    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...
    19 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    Ugh. Thanks for the pointer.
    23 of 101
    Yermo
    6 years ago
    I think I saw these guys at some of the motorcycle shows. 
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    Link #53454

    Locus: GPS Fleet Tracking & Fleet Management Software

    Industry-leading and affordable fleet management technology. GPS Vehicle Tracking. Driver Safety. Fuel & Fleet Management. Call to schedule a demo today!

    http://locusgps.com/