If you happen to’ve ever puzzled how route creation and experience mapping works, you’re going to like this episode.
My visitor is Eric Semianczuk, co-founder of Sherpa Map. I’m guessing you haven’t heard of them… but.
However the biking route map service they’re constructing is unimaginable, utilizing AI and granular LIDAR information compiled over climate, floor sort, and elevation information to create probably the most subtle route information you possibly can think about.
And so they simply maintain enhancing it. It’s wild, and on this episode, Eric explains how they bought began, how mapping and route constructing works, and the way they’re utilizing AI to foretell all the pieces from floor sort to what number of energy you’ll want and even advise on tire choice in your subsequent race.
Scroll down for screenshots of their mapping.
Above, a few of my native mountain bike trails mapped on Sherpa Map. The colour coding reveals elevation adjustments, which helps you see the place the excessive spots are on a route. You may even import GPX information from prior rides or created elsewhere and it’ll present you this information.
By combining LIDAR with satellite tv for pc and different public information, Sherpa Map is constructing out probably the most extremely detailed terrain map for cyclists anyplace. If you would like granular intel in your race recon, enroll now so you could have entry when this function goes stay. Did I point out it’s fully free to make use of Sherpa Map? Nonetheless not impressed?
How’s this for granular element? Roads are color-coded by floor sort, you possibly can verify wind velocity, elevation, grade, and even add your buddies’ or rivals’ experience information and it’ll present you the way you evaluate, the place you must assault, and extra. The entire thing is spectacular. Kudos, Eric, sustain the nice work!
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