Route-Planning & Navigation

Never get lost (unless you want to)

Starter Toolkit

App	Strength
Ride with GPS	Beginner-friendly web/mobile planner with turn-by-turn prompts
Strava	Global heat-map shows popular local roads/trails
Komoot	Surface & fitness filters; 160k ready-made gravel routes

Five Fast Tips

1. Check elevation—avoid surprise walls on a first century.

2. Scout junctions in Google Street View.

3. Export GPX to your bike computer or phone.

4. Save bail-out shortcuts for bonk days.

5. Share live-tracking with a friend for safety.

Takeaway: Good routes turn ordinary rides into adventures; spend 10 minutes planning, save hours of headaches.