Then, to plot a route for the first time, I like to use OpenRouteService. Particularly handy are the maps showing you what type of surface (paved/unpaved/asphalt/other) you'll be riding on, and the way type (road/street/path/track/footpath). For a normal ride, set it to bike/mtb, if you want some adventure, put it on hiking mode!
This sounds interesting. I hated finding myself 'off road' during last year's TCR.
I've got a pretty shit route for this year's but it would be good to eliminate dirt from it so I'll give this a look. Eliminating 'no cycling' roads would be another thing I'd look for.
Then, to plot a route for the first time, I like to use OpenRouteService. Particularly handy are the maps showing you what type of surface (paved/unpaved/asphalt/other) you'll be riding on, and the way type (road/street/path/track/footpath). For a normal ride, set it to bike/mtb, if you want some adventure, put it on hiking mode!