Once you input an address, Google Maps 4.2 will let you select from dedicated bike-only trails, roads that have been deemed safe for biking, and roads with bicycle lanes. The Maps app uses a series of special layers to differentiate the options; you can see them all on the same screen or opt to highlight one particular path.

The new Google Maps app is available free to all BlackBerry users today. Just head over to from your phone's browser and select the option to install the update. Google promises it's fixed an old issue that previously caused upgrade problems, so this transition should be trouble-free.

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