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  • 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.

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  • Cycling
  • Road cycling

Cycling all 204 OS Landranger maps!

July 15, 2022
9 min read

We caught up with Mark Wedgewood over a cup of tea at the golf course club house a mile, outside Arisaig, where he tells us about his challenge to cycle all 204 OS Landranger maps

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  • Cycling
  • Sustainability
  • Walking

Leave the car at home

June 13, 2022
10 min read

By walking or cycling instead, you’ll see a positive impact on your health and happiness, the environment and your wallet. Find out how you can swap shorter car journeys for active travel and make a real difference.

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  • 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.

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  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling
  • Road cycling

All you need to know about electric bikes (e-bikes)

October 28, 2021
5 min read

OS GetOutside Champion and owner of Stage 1 Cycles, Helen Pollard, tells you everything you need to know about e-bikes and how they can help you save money, become fitter, more sustainable and cover more ground.

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  • Cycling
  • Road cycling

Beginner’s guide to cycle touring

October 1, 2021
8 min read

Travelling by bike guarantees a fantastic adventure and allows you to discover much more than your regular holiday. This beginner’s guide to cycle touring will explain what it is and how to do it.