Safe route

A green line indicates a route which is mostly safe for cycling. This can be a dedicated cycle route, or a safe on-road reservation for cyclists.

Mostly safe

An orange line indicates a route which is preferable for cyclists, but some care is still required. For example, a quite country road or city back street.

Busy road

A red line indicates a route which is potentially dangerous, such as a busy road. Cyclists must take care.

Not yet rated

A purple line indicates a route which still requires a rating.

	Information Marker This marker provides general information along your route, such as points of interest.
	Picture Marker Click on this marker to view a picture on the route.
	Cycle Shop or Cycle Hire Marker This marker indicates cycle shops, or cycle hire venues.
	Places to eat This icon indicates a place to eat, such as a restaurant or cafe.
	Lodging / Accommodation This icon indicates a place to stay suitable for cyclists.
	Picnic place This marker indicates a suitable picnic place.
	Post Office Need to send a post card?
	Restrooms / toilets This marker locates suitable restrooms.
	Store / Shop This marker locates a store or shop along your route, suitable for picking up food and drinks.
	Campsite If you need a place to camp for the night, look for these markers
	View point This marker indicates a good place to stop and take in the view.
	Warning marker This marker indicates hazards, such as a busy junction.
	Direction marker This marker indicates a one-way street, or suggested route direction.

To add a GPX file, simply create a new route as you would normally. You do this by:

1. clicking the 'add new cycle route' button on the front page
2. choosing a name for the route
3. and then clicking 'next >>'

Then, once in the editor screen, click the 'Import GPX File' button in the control panel:

You can then select your GPX file. Finally , click the 'upload' button to add your cycle route! If you have any problems, please email your GPX file to support@bigbikemap.com

To change the density/opacity (i.e. the amount of 'see through' a line has), simply:

1. Click on 'My Profile'
2. Move the slider to adjust the density (you can see a preview on the small map)
3. Click 'save'
4. That's it! If you now click 'home' you will the cycle route lines now have the density you chose

For new (and updated) bike routes there is a seperate process which takes place before routes are visible on the map. New routes are usually added to bigbikemap within 24 hours (but usually before that!).