DIY route map holder

[RhythMick]

I bought a top tube bag off eBay for a fiver with a waterproof and transparent top to it, designed for holding a phone but would take a smallish map.

 

[Fnaar]

A good bit of improv there, what about laminating the maps? but I'm worried about wind..... (no not that sort) what is its design speed, wont the wind rip it off on a good descent

I've got too many maps to laminate, tbh .
It feels sturdy on the bike, and has so far stood up to my 'on the move' tests. As it's attached to bar bag, and bar bag has a v strong fitting...

 

[Speicher]

For my forthcoming summer bicycle bimbles round England:
I have maps ready, and they fit rather nicely on this holder I fashioned today from
1) An old clip board, that has been hanging round my office for a decade.
2) Saw the end off, and patch up with gaffer tape
3) Attach to front of handlebar bag (the see-through 'map holder' top of which is not big enough for my mapular needs) using silicone strap bough off eBay 5 yrs ago and a spare allen key
4) Hold the bottom of it in place with my bar extender
5) Elastic doodaa from god knows where to provide 'keep map in place' extra security
6) Hey presto!
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= put map in placcy (Zip-loc) bag - which would be a good idea anyway

Zip it, the doodaa!

 

[Fnaar]

I bought a top tube bag off eBay for a fiver with a waterproof and transparent top to it, designed for holding a phone but would take a smallish map.

Yeah, mine has one too, but I've tried the maps in there and it's not big enough for my mapular needs