Loire by bike [cycling thread]

The Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a rich cultural landscape and numerous castles and palaces. The Loire à vélo cycle route offers a pleasant journey with amenities like cyclist-friendly places and clear route markings. The region’s history and cuisine make it a popular destination for cyclists and tourists alike.

Alpe-Adria [cycling-thread]

www.cyclingthread.com/alpe-adria-bicycle-route-cycling-through-alps-to-adriatic-sea

The Alpe-Adria Bicycle Route is a popular trans-Alpine cycling route spanning 415 kilometers through Austria and Italy. The route offers diverse landscapes, including the Berchtesgaden Alps and the Julian Alps, with a comfortable and safe journey. Cyclists can explore attractions like the Silent Night Museum, Hofbräu Kaltenhausen brewery, and the Eisriesenwelt ice cave.

iOS app not finding nearby water/toilets

Hi,

Despite nearby water fountains and toilets appearing on the map, the app only lists ones that are farther away.

Screencap from Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. Maybe I’m missing something? Thanks. 

le Pont du Chatelet

www.highestbridges.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chatelet_Bridge

App suggestions

I just finished 3 weeks cycling in the UK, where I think I was using the cycle.travel website and app about 12 hours per day :)  The route browser map — and maps of my own route folders — were so useful for planning, and of course the routing engine itself is brilliant.

A few comments on using the iPhone app for several trips over the past year.

1. For me, pinching to zoom in/out is fraught with peril while riding, especially with gloves on. So many times I've accidentally modified my route. I think having [+] and [-] controls on screen would be a big improvement (though I can understand a reluctance to add more controls in the map area). For example, approaching a complex intersection I could tap the [+] a few times, then tap [-] a few times after navigating the intersection. Pinching in this scenario usually re-centers the map where I don't want it — or modifies my route.
2. Likewise, several times I accidentally added a via point by panning, then letting my finger rest a bit too long. Perhaps "edit" could be a separate mode from "navigate"? Or perhaps an "undo" command could be squeezed in somewhere.
3. I wish the distance to next turn could be a heavier typeface (if there's not room to make it larger). It's not really legible while riding. IMO, knowing the distance along with the street name would help navigating complex intersections, both in the city and countryside; often in Europe & UK street signs/names are not in obvious places, and I think in Wales half the roads are called "minor road" 😀). 
4. Especially when stopped, it would be helpful to have an arrow indicating which way I am facing. Komoot, MapOut, and other mapping apps all show this and I often wished for it in the c.t app. 

I really love planning routes and riding them with the site and app. Thanks for making it possible!