[Talk-GB] difference between bicycle and MTB cycle routes

[Jon Pennycook]

Hello.

Is there a clear differentiator between what should be tagged as
route=bicycle/network=rcn and route=mtb/network=rcn?  In particular:
https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/12665990 (King Alfred's Way),
currently tagged as route=bicycle/network=rcn.  From the description, it's
intended for "gravel or cross-country bikes."
That particular relation is also tagged ref=NB, implying it's part of the
National Byway (https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/National_Byway), but
the Wikipedia page for the National Byway (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_National_Byway) has "It runs along quiet
roads, rather than a mixture of roads and tracks like the National Cycle
Network, making it more appropriate for road bikes." which doesn't fit with
the route of the King Alfred's Way.

In my opinion, unless there's a clear definition of the difference, a
route=bicycle relation should be suitable for almost all bikes, leaving MTB
for routes requiring off-road bikes.  I certainly wouldn't take a road bike
on a "gravel or cross-country" route!

Jon
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