Many events provide detailed route information including interactive maps and elevation profiles to help you prepare.
Accessing Route Information
- Navigate to the event detail page
- Click on the "Routes" tab
- View routes organized by ticket type/distance
- Each route shows an interactive map and statistics
Interactive Route Maps
Route maps provide:
- Full route visualization on an interactive map
- Start and finish markers clearly labeled
- Zoom and pan to explore the route in detail
- Link to view in OpenStreetMap for larger view
- Route difficulty rating and category
Elevation Profiles
Understanding the elevation profile helps you prepare:
- Visual chart showing elevation changes over distance
- Total ascent and descent meters
- Gradient percentages for steep sections
- Minimum and maximum elevation points
- Color-coded gradients (green=flat, yellow=moderate, red=steep)
Downloading GPX Files
For GPS-enabled devices:
- Click "Download GPX File" button on the route card
- Save the .gpx file to your computer
- Upload to your GPS watch or cycling computer
- Follow the route turn-by-turn on event day
- Compatible with Garmin, Suunto, Wahoo, and more
Training with Routes
Use route information to prepare:
- Study elevation profile to plan pacing strategy
- Identify challenging sections for targeted training
- Download GPX to practice the route beforehand
- Share route with training partners
- Plan nutrition and hydration based on route features