[OSM-newbies] cycle map rendering

[Thomas König]

> > Imagine a map with just the cycleways (a VERY bare map) as some people 
> > seem to want. Imagine trying to follow a cycle route through a big city 
> > using just that information. Any cyclist would be lost within 5 minutes!


> That argument wrongfully assumes all cities suck at providing adequate
> routes for all commuters, which is demonstratably incorrect for much of
> the pacific northwest and europe.

I don't think that's the case. If you want to be able to find yourself on a map you need more information than just the ways that you can use. Only then can you navigate by e.g. saying: Ok, I have to take the next street on the right. Actually, the reason why I don't use any OSM cycle map to navigate with the bike is because it doesn't show all the paths in the wood. There's no way to know where to go, even with a GPS. So what one really needs for biking is a map, that shows all the paths and highlights the ones which are suitable for biking.