The following tools allow you to create and share your walking, running, or cycling routes with others in the area.

Bikely.com uses Google Maps technology to allow you to search for, create and share bike routes. You can even comment on points along the route, including busy intersections or special notes about bicycle accommodations. Membership to the service is free and creating a route is easy. The Roanoke and New River Valley areas are already well represented on the site, so check to see if your favorite route is already included!

MapMyRun.com is a free tool that allows you to create regular running routes, log daily runs, and track your fitness progress. MapMyRun.com will keep track of your distance travelled, calories burned, average speed, and more. You can also search for other running routes in the area and compare progress to fellow runners! Using Google Maps technology, you can easily plot your daily route, whether your path takes you through neighborhood streets or along the region's many trails and Greenways.

Like MapMyRun.com, MapMyRide.com allows you to create, share, and track bicycle routes. Built around including bicyling into a workout schedule, the tool provides an easy way to track your performance and improvement. Turn your daily commute into part of a regular exercise regimen!