What is "Roadbook Riding"?

A roadbook is a graphical representation of the route to navigate across any type of terrain. It was usually presented to a rider as a roll of paper for motorcycle riders.

The roadbook consists of tulip diagrams, (sometimes referred to as “ball and arrow”) at each direction change on the roadbook. The rider should be seeing the track, road or terrain as indicated on the roadbook and the direction to take at the distance marker. 

Some key features will be noted on the roadbook to aid navigation along with potential dangers. Participants would be instructed to religiously follow the kilometers on the left of the page to ensure that they were at the correct point for a direction change, for which an accurate trip / odometer should be used.

What equipment is needed ?

• something to represent your roadbook
• something to scroll your roadbook
• a device to measure distance
• a way to adjust the measured distance
• PATIENCE
  • it's fun, really not that difficult as most people would think.
  • Learn to navigate, start from zero, and start with the right mindset.
  • Don't try to go fast at first. Most riders loose more time making navigation mistakes than they gain time by going fast.

Equipment needed for Paper Roadbook Riding

• Paper Roadbook holder (Manual or electric)
  • f2r
  • MigTech
  • DIY
• Button remote (in case of electric roadbook folder)
• Tripmaster
  • ICO with wheel sensor
  • ICO with GPS sensor

Equipment needed for Digital Roadbook Riding

• Digital device (see further for a list of dedicated devices)
• Controller buttons
  • you can use the devices without buttons, but it's just not a good idea. You'll be amazed how fast you get addicted to those button controllers.
  • See a list of controllers further down this section
• Tripmaster

Tripmasters / odometer

In order to navigate by paper roadbook you will also need something that measures distances accurately probably the most important piece of kit is an accurate odometer or trip. 

• Ico Racing
• RNS tripmaster
• Tech for Rally
• ...
• Mobile apps as odometer on Android or IOs

Handlebar controllers, buttons, remotes

• DMD
  • Remote 1
  • Remote 2
  • ...
• Silverfox controller
  • Home 1
  • C1
• Carpe Iter
• ARN remotes
• RNS buttons
• ...

Digital Roadbook devices

• Dedicated devices
  • f2r Y1000
  • DMD Tab
  • DMD Phone
  • Carpe Iter
  • Rally Tab
  • ...
• Garmin with DMD app
• any Android or IOs device with roadbook reader software installed
  • keep in mind that offroad riding (which is often associated with roadbook riding) can be heavy on digital devices. What might seem a cheaper option in the short run can easily become quiet expensive if you need to mount, shockproof and water/dustproof your device. Most dedicated devices come with mounting and cradles.

Digital roadbook reader apps

Find out what apps are available for navigation your roadbook and more...