BikeRouteNow
THE FREE CYCLING ROUTE PLANNER
Your kind of cycling, on new roads. Pick a starting point. We’ll find the way around.
BikeRouteNow creates cycling routes from your chosen starting point and distance. Compare up to four alternatives and take your favourite with you.
Choose road, gravel, e-bike or recreational. Add a distance, terrain and the roads you prefer.
Compare routes, climbing and repeated roads on the map. Adjust your preferences whenever you like.
Share the exact route with a friend or export a GPX or TCX file to your cycling app or computer.
Choose your departure time and ask for headwind first, tailwind home. Round trips use the forecast at your starting point to favour a helpful direction.
Wind and terrain are preferences. Local roads, available elevation data and changing weather determine what is possible.
Plan in countries covered by OpenStreetMap cycling data. Numbered cycle junctions stay available around connected networks, including the Netherlands and parts of neighbouring countries.
The planner checks the network around your selected location. Elsewhere, use regular cycling routes with the same export and sharing options.
One-click GPX downloads for Garmin and Wahoo. TCX, KML and GeoJSON are also included, with route geometry and numbered junctions preserved.
Plan my rideFor a first ride in unfamiliar terrain, choose a distance you already ride comfortably. Compare climbing as well as kilometres: a short hilly loop can take longer than a flat route. For example, if you have two hours available, allow time for stops and navigation instead of planning two full hours of moving time. In BikeRouteNow, compare the alternatives and their elevation profiles before exporting.
A ride style is a preference, not a guarantee of surface quality. Zoom in on unpaved sections, river crossings and repeated roads. A repeated section may be the only access to a bridge or connected cycle path. BRouter calculates routes using OpenStreetMap data; missing surface or access tags can affect the result. The planner does not verify temporary closures or live traffic. Follow signs on the ground and turn back if a section is unsuitable.
After downloading GPX or TCX, import the file into your cycling app and check the start, finish and route line. Some apps recalculate an imported track, so compare it with the route you selected here. Download offline maps if needed and keep enough battery for the return. A shared link exposes the start and finish: choose a public meeting point if you prefer not to share your home address.
BikeRouteNow is built by Max. Found a problem or have feedback? Write to bikeroutenow@gmail.com
Choose a starting point next. You can change every setting before searching.
Yes. You can plan, compare, share and download cycling routes without an account or subscription. Optional support through Ko-fi helps cover the project’s costs.
BikeRouteNow uses worldwide OpenStreetMap data through BRouter. Routes work where the routing service has cycling-accessible roads and map coverage. Coverage and detail vary by place; disconnected roads, islands and remote areas can limit the results.
Road strongly favours paved roads. Gravel favours suitable unpaved tracks over paved alternatives while avoiding very rough terrain. E-bike reduces the cost of climbing and penalises rough surfaces. Recreational favours signed cycle routes and cycle paths. The separate terrain and avoidance settings refine these preferences.
Yes. Select a location and the planner checks for a nearby connected numbered network. Turn on Cycle junctions to follow those signed connections, with regular cycling routes for access. Junction numbers stay on the map and in GPX and TCX exports.
Yes. Choose Now or a departure within the next seven days. Scheduled times use the time zone shown by the planner. The hourly forecast at your starting point guides round-trip direction; it cannot guarantee a tailwind for the whole ride.
Choose your device in the export panel and download GPX. Import it through Garmin Connect or open it with the Wahoo app and sync your device. Compatible devices can also use TCX. This is a file export, without a connected Garmin or Wahoo account.
It opens an exact copy of your selected route, including its geometry, elevation when available and junction sequence. Shared routes are stored for 90 days and are accessible to anyone with the link. The start and finish are visible to recipients.
No. Avoidance uses mapped road types and surfaces, not live traffic. Missing tags, construction and access changes can affect a route. Elevation is an estimate and is marked unavailable when there is no usable data. Check your route and local signs before riding.
BikeRouteNow is an independent project by a cyclist. No subscription, no account to create. Just an easier way to find your next ride.