New: Google Maps biking directions

I (re-)tweeted about this a couple days ago, but hadn't really played around with it much. I was really happy when GMaps added walking directions, and biking directions are a nice addition too. (Esp. now that I have a bike again!)

A few cool things-- if it doesn't cost much time, it seemingly:

• routes away from busy streets
  e.g. using a quiet alley
• routes around steep hills
  e.g. avoiding the steep faces of The Hill
• is aware of bike trails and prefers them
  e.g. if I want to go bowling at Soutside Bowl