Free-Route

According to RUSA:

A Free-Route Permanent specifies a few fixed constraints, and each rider then constructs and rides a variant route within those constraints. [...I]t's a way for the rider to participate in route design, and introduce challenge and variety. [...] The rider may plan out a route variant in advance, or "wing it" as he/she goes along, or vary from a pre-planned route at will. The rider may choose to ride the certifying route, or parts of it (or none of it, of course).

= Route design tools =


 * Google Maps/Biking
 * RideWithGPS
 * MapMyRide
 * Strava Global Ride Heatmap

= Local resources =


 * SF2G
 * Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition: Maps & Routes
 * Various local bicycle clubs