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In what areas cycling routes are available in BikeNode?

Cycling routes are available worldwide in BikeNode. Europe has the best coverage. The coverage in other parts of the world is less. The biking route network is made available by WayMarkedTrails.org and OpenFietskaart.nl. They both get their data from OpenStreetMap.org.

Are MTB tracks available as well?

Yes. You can switch to the view of MTB tracks by the left button at the title bar. Make sure that the setting ‘Old nodes instead of MTB‘ is switched off.

Why is BikeNode using another layout for the routes then before?

From BikeNode 4.1 onwards WayMarkedTrails.org is used as main source instead of OpenFietskaart.nl. There are two reasons for that: 1) The coverage is worldwide instead of The Netherlands and Belgium only and 2) WayMarkedTrails.org is updated daily while OpenFietskaart.nl was not updated already for some years. This leads to a more and more outdated cycling network.

Can I get back to the old layout of the bike nodes (fietsknooppunten) network in the Netherlands and Belgium?

Yes. First make sure that the setting ‘Old nodes instead of MTB‘ (‘Oude knooppunten ipv MTB‘) is switched on. Next you can toggle between the new and old layout by the left button at the title bar.

What does the left button at the title bar do?

Clicking that button switches between the main routes view and the alternative routes view. The alternative routes view is showing 1) the MTB routes worldwide or 2) the old bike nodes (fietsknooppunten) layout in the Netherlands. You can select what you want to see, by the setting ‘Old nodes instead of MTB‘ (‘Oude knoopppunten ipv MTB‘).

If I click the left button at the title bar, nothing is shown. Why not?

If the setting ‘Old notes instead of MTB‘ is off, MTB routes are shown. However, quite some MTB routes only are shown when you zoom in enough.
If this setting is on, the old bike nodes (fietsknooppunten) layout is shown. This old layout only is available in The Netherlands and Belgium.

Can I correct mistakes in the route network or add missing routes?

Yes you can. The source of the route network is maintained at OpenStreetMap.org (OSM). OSM is a freely editable world map where anybody can participate. Which means that it is by no means complete, but it also means that you can contribute by adding new routes and correcting mistakes in existing ones. To find out more about OpenStreetMap, see the Beginner’s guide.

Can I create a route and use it for my personal navigation?

No. BikeNode just shows the routes on the map.

Is a satellite and terrain view available?

Yes. The right button at the top of the screen switches between the Standard, Satellite and Terrain view. You just need to click that button until your wanted view is shown.

Are the routes cached on my device for off-line usage?

No. Internet access is required to view the routes.

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