The Let’s Ride Blog

Updates, ideas and inspiration from the team at British Cycling

Cyclists' top tips for using OS Maps

Helen Newman
17/04/2023

Cycling can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels and getting started can be as easy as picking up a second-hand bike and taking a ride around your local area. There are thousands of fantastic cycling routes just waiting to be explored. Our friends at Ordnance Survey offer some top tips for using OS Maps to find new cycling routes near you and make the most of your time outdoors.

Our ride classification guide

Breeze and Guided Rides are categorised into ‘easygoing’, ‘steady’ and ‘challenging’. This guide will help you decide which is best for you.

Let's Ride: Website FAQs

Whether you're using the site for the first time or need a reminder on how to complete a task, check out these frequently asked questions for help using the Let's Ride website to book, manage or cancel rides.

Try our Bike Bingo family challenge

Get outdoors, ride your bike and tick off fun challenges to become a super cyclist.

Riding a Cycle Route before leaving the house: Using the route map

25/09/2019

Check a British Cycling route is right for you by using the interactive map. Five minutes of research could save you from a thirty-minute detour on the bike. This article explains how to take a virtual tour using the map tool, so you can step out the house knowing what to expect.

Picking the right cycle route for you: British Cycling routes explained

Ben Scott
14/08/2019

You’re ready to cycle one of our British Cycling Routes, but you want to be sure you pick the right one. This article will make sure you choose a place to ride that suits you. 

Summer Bingo

01/07/2019

There’s nothing quite like going for a family bike ride in the summer sun. We’ve packaged up the perfect free day out for all to enjoy. 

Spring Bingo!

With Spring on our doorstep and the Easter holidays around the corner, are you looking for exciting ways to keep the family active? We have just the thing...

Going on a bike ride? Our best tips before you set off

Sarah Lewis
14/03/2019

A guide on how to check your bike and what to take with you. All that’s left is for you to pedal!

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