Route Blueprint Workbook
Stop staring at a blank map. Start building a route you can execute. A print-and-write field manual: a step-by-step workflow to turn infinite choice into a robust plan.
Built from the same planning framework I used for the Transcontinental Race.
Instant download via Gumroad. €3.49.
At a glance
- Price: €3.49
- Format: Printable PDF (print-and-write)
- Length: 10 pages
- Time to use: 30–60 minutes for a solid first draft
- Use case: Build a reliable route (brevet, overnighter, ultra, DIY adventure)
- You’ll need: Laptop/tablet + your routing app (RideWithGPS/Komoot/Strava) + Google Maps
Preview
PAGE 1: THE BRIEFING
PAGE 6: WORKED EXAMPLE
Inside your download
- The Briefing: the problem + the mission + what you’ll need
- Strategic Filter: pick your objective (efficiency / adventure / safety)
- Build the Cage: lock in a realistic baseline for distance + elevation
- Map Stack: resupply grid + “single point of failure” neutralization
- Connecting the Dots: chokepoints + section checks (resupply / surface / bail-out / intensity)
- Worked Example: a real trade-off, explained
- Pre-Ride Checklist: pressure-test your route before you commit
- Final Debrief: the closing sequence + next step
How it works
- Choose your objective (speed, adventure, or manageability).
- Build your “cage” baseline (start → finish → any control points).
- Scout with the Map Stack (resupply first, then risk).
- Find chokepoints that every route option shares.
- Connect sections intentionally using the quick checks.
- Pressure-test + save your final GPX with confidence.
The goal isn’t perfect accuracy. It’s a robust plan you can execute.
Who this is for
- You can ride the miles, but route planning melts your brain
- You want a repeatable process instead of endless app-jumping
- You care about resupply gaps, bail-outs, and risk (not just “nice roads”)
- You like minimal, print-and-write planning you can keep next to your laptop
Not for you if
- Your event has a fixed route and you just need to download a GPX
- You prefer improvising completely and don’t want a framework
- You’re looking for a deep tutorial on routing apps (this is tool-agnostic)
Ready to stop guessing and build a route you trust?
After you download
- Still choosing your first ultra? Scorecard
- Still packing? Cheat Sheet
- Want the complete system? Get Unlost
- Prefer to browse? Products
Support: bram@route89.be
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