Anonymous1502
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I want to cycle from London to Oxford as part of a fundraiser- does anyone have any tips on how to plan the route and is there any good app for it?
But you can edit the route using local knowledge by zooming into the map and changing a dodgy bit for one that you know is okJust done a quick komoot round here. It planned the ride to go on the fast road bridge over the river and ignored the two cycle bridges over it. So it's not as good as local knowledge.
I'm using the Garmin connect route mostly and that uses popular Cycling roads so you won't go too far wrong.
That and then Google Street view any bits you're unsure of.
Will you recce the route before the event ?
It's for me only. I want as flat as possible route, that's the main thing for me-avoiding hilly areas. I have no knowledge of the local geography, so I'll be 100% relying on the map. So how do I go about making sure my route is as flat as possible?Firstly depends on whether planning just for yourself or for a group of you.
But generally decide what type of roads you’d like to cycle on, how hilly you want it to be (are the Chilterns an option), do you wish to include cycle tracks or disused railways, how often you’d like to stop to get food and drink? Then get looking at a map either online or a paper version.
No I will be doing the route for the first time on the day. I also have no idea about the local geography. Im not sure if to use Lamont or strava?Just done a quick komoot round here. It planned the ride to go on the fast road bridge over the river and ignored the two cycle bridges over it. So it's not as good as local knowledge.
I'm using the Garmin connect route mostly and that uses popular Cycling roads so you won't go too far wrong.
That and then Google Street view any bits you're unsure of.
Will you recce the route before the event ?
Think it would probably better to avoid google maps for such a long ride and the fact I don't know the geography. Do you think Strava or Kamoot is better? I would like a more flat route.I tend to first as a guide just use Google maps, its super quick. Then I use Strava route builder (probably pay now) followed by komoot, ridegps,
This took 15 seconds to get a guide to potential routes https://goo.gl/maps/iJipaEU3zSS2NyRM6
reverse the route an another option is added https://goo.gl/maps/QHz7S8bZGMuz7fPCA
some of the routes have 1600-1800ft of ascent over the whole distance. A more detailed look of each route will reveal any steep hills to be aware of.
Here is a quick Strava route I knocked up. Strava uses common used routes other cyclists have used in the past to build a profile. I've uploaded a screenshot and the route for you to review View attachment 540422 View attachment 540422
GPX viewer
Think it would probably better to avoid google maps for such a long ride and the fact I don't know the geography. Do you think Strava or Kamoot is better? I would like a more flat route.