Feedback from CTC thread

Hi Richard, as promised I have a couple of points I'd like your comments on:

a) use of 'tracks' for cycle autorouting: you mentioned that autorouting in Spain is difficult because of the underlying OSM data, but it's a problem sometimes in the UK too: e.g if I create a route from Keighley to Ilkley, the suggestion is to go over a big hill and includes a length of track (which OSM suggests is 'dirt') - whereas there is a much less hilly route, on minor roads and an NCN, around the hill. I understand that things marked as 'tracks' can vary quite a bit, but wouldn't it be possible to give the option of avoiding 'tracks' altogether (unless perhaps they are also marked as NCN routes?)

b) detours to avoid main roads: see my route 'porthleven' for an example. I ride to Porthleven from Truro fairly often, and mostly your suggested route is good. But if you look at mile 15 (around Wendron) there's a totally unnecessary loop away from the B3297. The route goes on this road anyway, for a greater distance than the bit it avoids. Is it possible to add an algorithm that allows the use of a bit main road if that road has to be used nearby anyway?

I am a (retired) programmer so know how difficult these things can be! If any of your code is open-sourced I may be able to help....but anyway thanks for what I still think is the best cycling autorouter around.

Best autorouting

I have been trying many autorouting apps for cycling over the past few weeks and this is by far the best. So many others take you on off-road tracks when there is a good alternative on minor roads: no good for road bikes. It's also one  of the easiest sites to use. The addition of photos to see the state of any off-road trails etc.is brilliant.

One request - any plans to extend to Europe?