Comments on: GPS Artwork in Southeast Baltimore

GPS Artwork in Southeast Baltimore

netbros — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:12:47 -0800

GPX riding is a general term for using a GPS device to track and record location while riding a bicycle [previously on MetaFilter]. Combining this technology with a planned effort to create art is the premise behind Wallygpx. Think of the images as being akin to a giant etch-a-sketch.

By: LarryC

LarryC — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:22:22 -0800

A man needs an obsession and this is a pretty good one. Thanks.

By: Revort

Revort — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:23:44 -0800

I am not convinced this is isn't just a five year-old drawing on some Google maps.

By: schmod

schmod — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:25:35 -0800

Hrm. Wasn't aware that GPX Riding was a "thing"... I've been doing it for a few years to keep stats on how I ride. Lately, I've been doing the same for runs with the ever-so-awesome RunKeeper. I don't make funny pictures, but the data's nice to browse. Also, one of MeFi's own took this a step further a while back.

By: jng

jng — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:48:57 -0800

Related, sorta, but not really: how one guy "draws" with his bike in China.

By: pkingdesign

pkingdesign — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:58:13 -0800

Huh. Didn't know GPX Riding was a thing either. I, too, have been using MapMyRide on my iPhone and now a Garmin 500 to track my rides. Both are pretty rad, especially the Garmin. This was done on foot, but a pretty impressive example of drawing with GPS. Donuts are kind of a thing between Flickr staff and some folks in our community...

By: PareidoliaticBoy

PareidoliaticBoy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:53:07 -0800

Fabulous. Just what we need. Even more dipsticks making completely random traffic maneuvers on their fixees.

By: OmieWise

OmieWise — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:16:23 -0800

By: CommonSense

CommonSense — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:37:12 -0800

Heh, he's been right by my front door more than a few times.