Google Earth Files

Below are links to my map files of my ride (in .kmz format) which can be opened in Google Earth. There are some miles missing due to me forgetting to turn the GPS device on, or having to take a car, bus or train for part of the trip.
When you open one of the files below in Google Earth, Google Earth will display the ride route on a 3D map. There are various ways to view a file, including the overhead "tour" that I discussed in one of my first blog posts.

Download Google Earth here: http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html

Here are links to the .kmz files from my ride. Download a file, then open it in Google Earth:

8-3-2008 (lost file)
8-4-2008
8-5-2008
8-6-2008
8-7-2008
8-8-2008
(injury recovery days)
8-11-2008
8-12-2008
(injury recovery/waiting for replacement bike parts to arrive)
8-16-2008
8-17-2008
8-18-2008 (bike repair day / trip to Las Vegas for repair)
8-19-2008
8-20-2008
8-21-2008
8-22-2008
8-23-2008
8-24-2008
8-25-2008
8-26-2008 (lost file)
8-27-2008
8-28-2008
8-29-2008
8-30-2008
8-31-2008
9-1-2008
9-2-2008
9-3-2008
9-4-2008
9-5-2008
9-6-2008
9-7-2008
9-8-2008
9-8-2008 (2)
9-9-2008
9-10-2008
9-13-2008
9-19-2008 (Philadelphia ride, including the Manayunk Wall)

Using Google Earth to View Ride Files

Here is a description of how to view the ride files that I will be posting. They can be viewed in Google Earth, which will provide an airplane-like "fly over" of the route.

1. You will need to download Google Earth - do so by clicking HERE and following the instructions.

2. Download the Ride file to your Desktop (click on the "Ride File" link, download the file, ignore the ads). Here is a link to a Brooklyn, NY to Piermont, NY ride: Ride File

3. Open Google Earth, then open the downloaded Ride file (you will need to change the "files of type" in the dialog box to Gps).

4. Within Google Earth, go to Tools-Options - and then select the "Touring" Tab. Try these settings for the "Driving Directions Tour Options":

Angle- 45 degrees
Height- 1500 meters
Speed- 600

Click "Apply" and then "Ok".

5. On the lower left hand side, in the "Layers" area, only "Borders and Labels" and "Terrain" should be checked.

6. Now, click on the "play" button that is just above the "Layers" bar. It should play the ride. Enjoy!