Quote Originally Posted by Mark G View Post
Race maps are usually very good for running the actual race but less good if you need to navigate a different route back off the hill or provide a grid reference. I prefer to use OS maps bought from charity shops and cut to an appropriate size - including the surrounding area. I mark them up with race notes and grid figures if they aren't already on the area. Then I put them in a decent quality plastic bag and they fold up small and last for years.
I definitely agree that I want my race route marked on an OS map, with all the surrounding detail. My preference is to print off a rectangle of OS 1:25000 map from streetmap.co.uk, and mark the route on that. It is then at larger than 1:25000 scale, which is probably of benefit to me, since I am not in the habit of putting my reading glasses in my bumbag when racing!