If you're familiar with OpenStreetMap (OSM), you already know it’s a global community that provides free, crowd-sourced map data. OSM contributors work together to create maps that are as detailed and up-to-date as possible. At calimoto, we use OSM data as the foundation for our maps, enhancing it with our own updates and features. But we can’t be everywhere at once and may not always have the latest information for your adventure. So if you notice inaccurate road data or missing information, you can actively support us by adding it to OSM.
How you can help:
For Android users: Try the "StreetComplete" app. It’s an easy way to add or update street data for your local area.
For iOS users (or anyone else): Check out the Beginner's Guide for tips on getting started.
You can, for example, add information about the road surface or the opening hours of shops. Your contributions are invaluable, as updates – especially those related to road conditions—will be reflected in our route planning with the next map update. This not only contributes to the improvement of our maps but also helps all OSM and calimoto users. You can find more information in this Wiki.
Why your help matters:
The world is always changing, and up-to-date information is key to accurate maps. When you enhance OSM data, you’re improving calimoto maps for the entire riding community. Better maps mean smoother, more enjoyable rides for all.
Thanks to our community ❤️
Collaboration with the OSM community and the use of StreetComplete are an essential part of our work. We’re incredibly grateful to our riders for supporting the continuous improvement of our maps. Your efforts help us provide the most accurate, rider-friendly navigation possible.
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Data provided by TomTom is incorrect and I cant't find a way to update it.
After a new section of motorway tunnel was completed on the E16, west of Oslo in Norway, the old road (now No 168) became a very nice motorcycle road. However the map shows it as closed. The app must be forced to route through it. I rode it yesterday and it's not closed. It has some sections that are beeing upgraded with roadworks and some reduced speed, but is still passable, and in my opinion a far better motocycle road than the four lane motorway throught the mointain.
There is an inaccuracy in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK.
There is a whole new road - The Pork Pie Way (I kid you not) - that Calimoto ignores, even though it is clearly visible on the map. It's very off-putting and frustrating if you do not know the area well.
Hey@James_SM650 - sorry for the delayed reply. The summer season is keeping us on our toes!
Thanks for flagging this, and yes, we had to double check the name too. Pork Pie Way is apparently very real! 😄 (they voted for that name?!).
I’ve taken a look at the OpenStreetMap data we use as the basis for our maps, and the good news is that the new road is already included there. It looks like it was added around three months ago, so it should definitely be picked up with our next map update.
Our map updates happen regularly, but there can be a bit of a delay between a change being made in OpenStreetMap and that change becoming fully routable in calimoto. The OSM data first has to go through our own map processing and routing pipeline, where it is prepared and checked before we can roll out a new map version. That’s why you may sometimes already see a new road on the map while the routing engine isn’t quite ready to use it yet.
So in this case, no need to submit another map correction. The Pork Pie Way is already on its way to calimoto. 😉
Thanks again for bringing it to our attention, and hopefully it won’t be long before we can send you down Leicestershire’s finest pastry themed bypass.
Keep the shiny side up! ✌️
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