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I enjoyed listening to you on Episode 100 of the Cycling Europe podcast, so I looked at the Penzance guide as that's a place I know well - and when I saw cycle.travel/city/penzance/map?journey=3520 my heart stopped for a moment! 'Continue on A30' ! When the NCN uses the traffic-free promenade all the way from Penzance to Marazion (you can't actually cycle to St Michael's Mount, but that's by the by). How can it get this so wrong?
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Tim, I notice that you have signed up to CT today so maybe you're not fully familiar with this fabulous tool.
I haven't heard the podcast but I can find the Penzance City Guide.
The route you're referring to, listed under 'Weekend Rides', was actually created in 2014 and is all of 4 km long. As such, and meaning absolutely no disrespect to CT and Richard, I think it's fair to say that the Penzance City Guide is more of an aspiration than a functioning guide at the moment. I think a quick search of routes around Penzance 'pulled' this one in.
It's also a good lesson that just because something is online doesn't mean that it should be followed slavishly. (In fairness, there is a warning on all the City Guides to double check them.)
However, under 'Cycle Routes in Penzance' you'll find this route, which I think is more typical of CT's standards. You can also find it here, as the Cornish Way with a whole lot more info.
All the local guides have the option for CT users to add their own local routes and hints and tips.
Perhaps you could become the change you want to see and add your own Travelogue(s)?
In any case, the real strength of CT is not in its collection of routes. It lies in its consistent ability to choose quiet, safe and interesting routes in quite a few parts of the world. Beyond that, there are a variety of tools to enhance the planning process. Stick around & find out!
As an aside, the City Guides could be a fantastic resource to get people out on bikes!