TECH Q&A
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What do you guys use to track rides and plan routes? On my road bike, I’ve got a Wahoo ELEMNT computer, and it’s pretty simple to create and upload routes to it using Komoot. But it seems that off-road trails are a lot harder to find and plan for. I’m also a bit wary of sticking my computer on my mountain bike – it feels a bit risky!
Tim Mackay, Kilmarnock
For off-road route-planning it’s hard to beat Ordnance Survey. We’re not entirely unbiased, as they sponsor our Big Ride section, but their maps – paper, online and in-app – have the major advantage of detailed topographical data, allowing you to factor elevation, terrain type and useful landmarks into your ride. You can view routes on your phone, via the OS Maps app, or
