XC Cycling Maps - What are the best?
Ticaboy
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Having bought several OS maps at 25:000 scale, I'm still finding it hard to distinguish between bridleways and footpaths on the maps - especially when the contours close in and makes it even more difficult.
Is there a specific OS or other cycling map that either emphasises the bridleways, or removes the footpaths?
I know there are more bike-specific maps, but only for specific / popular routes etc. I live no-where near any of them[:(]
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Is there a specific OS or other cycling map that either emphasises the bridleways, or removes the footpaths?
I know there are more bike-specific maps, but only for specific / popular routes etc. I live no-where near any of them[:(]
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Rough Guide. Shows routes around local areas, and highlights them with step by step guide telling you where to go. A good LBS should have one for your area.
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I wouldn't worry to much about not riding on footpaths, I spent a good deal of time on the ramblers forums asking about riding on footpaths and 99% of them agreed that if your courtious and respectful they have no problems with it.
I know your legally not supposed to but most of the bridleways round here are a complete mudbath.
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They do them Tic.... I bought one for the south east with over 50 route maps. Worth asking at an LBS
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Well, it's more that around me, lots of FP's have stiles at every bl**dy field boundary. Nothing better to spoil a perfectly good ride. At least with BW's, they're largely free-flowing routes.
I can't agree with you more about the current mud-carnage that are my usual routes at the moment. If it carries on, I'll end up going to Peak District next weekend having done 2 miles only on clipless...
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Here ya go.... http://www.roughrideguide.co.uk/
Have a look... they are worth it
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Here ya go.... http://www.roughrideguide.co.uk/
Have a look... they are worth it
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guilliano/
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I am sooo thick. I was searching the Rough Guide site. Didn't notice the "ride" bit in the URL. Derrr.
Thanks, they look great. Just ordered the South East one.
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Agree with Guilliano on the Rough Ride Guide. Superb. I've had mine for 9 months now.
The routes are excellent, but they are also a good starting point for making up your own.
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Lots of exploring and geting lost to be done by veering off the highlighted routes
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