Cool video, thanks Josh. Quick point regarding komoot, it will not knowingly route you on a footpath using mountain bike or gravel, unless: a) the way is incorrectly marked in OSM (in which case, please correct it using the definitive map info) or b) you explicitly place a track point forcing you on the footpath (and when you do this it will of course tell you "cycling is not permitted on parts of this route" in the "extra tips" section of the route page).
Great video, got some other tips which might be helpful for people: -Bing maps has an OS map layer which allows you to view OS maps for free, not good for routing and not allowed on mobile, but great for research on PC/Tablet -Strava heat maps now have a separate gravel and MTB view, not currently lots of data on there at but getting better all the time to give you an idea where people go.
Love this, thank you!! Having been directed down all sorts of alleged "Single track" with Komoot, I now plot A - B on Komoot, then double check on OS Maps, correcting for footpaths etc. Although a ball ache it means no diverting, then I follow the route on either Strava or Komoot. Max route plotted so far is only 90 miles and it works.
@@grumpy-dad3701 and the great thing about openstreetmap based routers is that you have the ability to go to openstreetmap and amend the ways that you find that are incorrect. So rather complain on RUclips comments that you got sent the wrong way, you could use that time to fix the map!
Good info here, i used to plot routes on google maps and drop the link into 'maps to gpx' then put the gpx on my phone using a free gpx reader app. Get a proper gps device i kept telling myself..never did, getting off route was often more fun, and often not. Happy trails!
Josh, hi. Apologies, this is off topic. Can I asked what you were using for the light / Garmin mount on your trip bars in this video? Thank you, Stevie 🏴
Memory-map is another good OS resource, but doesn't seem to be as popular as some of the others, such as OS maps and Ride with GPS. Probably because it's more complicated to upload to your head unit. I really enjoy going to different areas ,plotting good routes. Most good some awful. Knowing the geology of an area helps. For instance you might want to avoid areas of clay ,particularly in winter. (Having lived in Cambridge as a youngster). Thankyou for some fantastic routes on your website. I aim to do some of the Scottish ones, as I feel ok about bivvying there, and it is so different to down here in the South!
I would warn against using OSMaps for cycle routes - I'm having this exact discussion with them right now. If you choose to create an off-road cycle route - this can and often does include public footpaths, that you're therefore not allowed to cycle on. I'm in contact with their support team at the moment but their answer so far is "don't blindly follow sat nav, check the route provided". I find this a terrible response, OS have the data as to which type of paths you're allowed to cycle on, but it's not being applied when you pick an off-road cycle route. If you choose an on-road route, footpaths are avoided, but so are National Cycle network routes! Many thanks for the video.
This was incrediblely helpful thank you
Really useful, thanks. I didn't know about the definitive county maps.
Cool video, thanks Josh. Quick point regarding komoot, it will not knowingly route you on a footpath using mountain bike or gravel, unless: a) the way is incorrectly marked in OSM (in which case, please correct it using the definitive map info) or b) you explicitly place a track point forcing you on the footpath (and when you do this it will of course tell you "cycling is not permitted on parts of this route" in the "extra tips" section of the route page).
Brilliant video. Thank you for making your routes available.
Cheers 🌞🚴♀️🖖
Thanks for this josh an absolute mine of information, realy useful for all of us.
Great video, got some other tips which might be helpful for people:
-Bing maps has an OS map layer which allows you to view OS maps for free, not good for routing and not allowed on mobile, but great for research on PC/Tablet
-Strava heat maps now have a separate gravel and MTB view, not currently lots of data on there at but getting better all the time to give you an idea where people go.
Brilliant.
Feels like it cut off abruptly at the end. Is there a deleted scene special feature coming soon?
Love this, thank you!! Having been directed down all sorts of alleged "Single track" with Komoot, I now plot A - B on Komoot, then double check on OS Maps, correcting for footpaths etc. Although a ball ache it means no diverting, then I follow the route on either Strava or Komoot. Max route plotted so far is only 90 miles and it works.
Mate I've been sent down some wrong paths. Private property during rides.
Then the auto re route options send you down completely the wrong way.
@@grumpy-dad3701 and the great thing about openstreetmap based routers is that you have the ability to go to openstreetmap and amend the ways that you find that are incorrect. So rather complain on RUclips comments that you got sent the wrong way, you could use that time to fix the map!
Great tip to use Enduro Mountainbike on Komoot! I will try that out. The regular mountainbike category has sent me *uphill* on some tough singletrack.
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Good info here, i used to plot routes on google maps and drop the link into 'maps to gpx' then put the gpx on my phone using a free gpx reader app. Get a proper gps device i kept telling myself..never did, getting off route was often more fun, and often not. Happy trails!
Thank you for your knowledge. Think if I do my trip going to head as the crow fly's. 😀
Josh, hi. Apologies, this is off topic. Can I asked what you were using for the light / Garmin mount on your trip bars in this video? Thank you, Stevie 🏴
Memory-map is another good OS resource, but doesn't seem to be as popular as some of the others, such as OS maps and Ride with GPS. Probably because it's more complicated to upload to your head unit.
I really enjoy going to different areas ,plotting good routes. Most good some awful.
Knowing the geology of an area helps. For instance you might want to avoid areas of clay ,particularly in winter. (Having lived in Cambridge as a youngster).
Thankyou for some fantastic routes on your website. I aim to do some of the Scottish ones, as I feel ok about bivvying there, and it is so different to down here in the South!
I would warn against using OSMaps for cycle routes - I'm having this exact discussion with them right now. If you choose to create an off-road cycle route - this can and often does include public footpaths, that you're therefore not allowed to cycle on. I'm in contact with their support team at the moment but their answer so far is "don't blindly follow sat nav, check the route provided". I find this a terrible response, OS have the data as to which type of paths you're allowed to cycle on, but it's not being applied when you pick an off-road cycle route. If you choose an on-road route, footpaths are avoided, but so are National Cycle network routes! Many thanks for the video.