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Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device

June 26, 2024
17 min read

Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don’t know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.

King Alfred's Way Route
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Cycling King Alfred’s Way

April 8, 2024
10 min read

The King Alfred’s Way is a 350km circular off-road cycling route that will take you back in time. Combining beautiful rural scenery with some of Britain’s most iconic historic sites and four National Trails this ride makes a great bikepacking adventure.

Biking in the Elan Valley, Wales route
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

E-biking in the Elan Valley, Wales

February 8, 2024
8 min read

The Elan Valley in Wales is fast becoming a mecca for gravel and mountain biking. This scenic 57-mile circular route is split between two days, making the perfect bikepacking adventure.

Riding on Dorset's Jurassic coast
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Great British Gravel Rides

April 25, 2023
9 min read

Author of Great British Gravel Rides, Markus Stitz, introduces three of Britain’s most iconic gravel riders and shares their favourite routes for you to enjoy.

New Hall Valley Country Park
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling
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Traffic-free cycling routes in the West Midlands

April 21, 2023
6 min read

British Cycling share their favourite traffic-free cycling routes within the West Midlands, all of which are available in OS Maps. These family-friendly routes are suitable for all cycling abilities and make a great day out.

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  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Bikepacking on an e-bike

February 28, 2023
6 min read

OS Champion, Phillipa Cherryson, shares her newfound love for e-biking and offers some great advice on bikepacking on an electric bike.

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  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Cycling Britain with OS Maps

February 1, 2023
15 min read

Mark Wedgwood took on the epic challenge to cycle Britain, passing through all 204 OS Landranger Maps. Find out what he learnt from his trip and get some great advice on multi-day adventures and cycling in Britain.

Gravel bike and OS Maps
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Where to ride a gravel bike: best gravel riding routes

March 30, 2022
7 min read

We’re lucky to have some amazing places to go gravel riding in Britain. This article takes a look at some of the best places to take a gravel bike and shows you how you can find and plan your own gravel riding routes. Includes popular routes recommended by the Gravel Kings.

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  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Beginner’s guide to gravel riding

November 19, 2021
6 min read

Gravel riding fuses the best parts of road cycling, mountain biking and trail riding. You can ride a gravel bike on any terrain making them perfect for exploring from your front door. This guide to gravel riding will explain what it is, where to do it and how to get started.