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Beginner’s guide to gravel riding
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.
All you need to know about electric bikes (e-bikes)
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.
10 best British long-distance cycle routes
If you’re looking for an epic bikepacking or cycle touring trip, we have just the adventure for you! Sam Jones from Cycling UK shares with us his favourite long-distance cycle routes in Great Britain for both on and off-road adventures.
Public Rights of Way
Did you know, we show over 220,000 km of public rights of way on our maps? Approximately 170,000 km of these are footpaths and 40,000 km are bridleways. Over 4,600 km are National Trails and 30,900 km are recreational routes!
The Kintyre Way by bike
The Kintyre way; 100miles of waymarked, unexplored natural beauty in the Kintyre peninsula that stretches from Tarbert to Machrihanish. Known for being a long-distance walking path, recent changes mean it’s now rideable too. The Kintyre way by Bike is a challenging, picture perfect trail on the non-island island.
10 traffic-free cycling routes from london
London isn’t always the first place that springs to mind when it comes to group cycling. But with canals, towpaths and green spaces galore, there are a surprising number of traffic-free cycling routes that are perfect for families and groups.
A guide to bikepacking
Up for a new adventure? How about a spot of bikepacking. Read our quick guide to find out what it is and what you need to take with you.
Three of the best cycling routes in the south downs
Whether you’re looking for family friendly rides or challenging endurance rides, there’s something for everyone in the stunning South Downs National Park.
Mountain biking in Dartmoor: top routes
With miles of moorland, Dartmoor National Park is perfect to explore on a bike. Discover a selection of the best routes and find one that suits you.