Whether you’re looking to get some exercise done, save on gas money or you’re just a fan of skin-tight bike shorts, here’s something you might want to check out: Google Maps has just added a new feature called Biking Directions to give cyclists route suggestions across bike trails and bike-friendly roads. Navigation isn’t just a turn-left, turn-right thing though, since the new feature also factors in traffic and elevation so you don’t go weaving in with the cars or faint trying to go up a steep hill.

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