BikeRouteNowA LITTLE PLANNING. A GREAT RIDE.
Start with the ride you want. We’ll take care of the route.
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.
For 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