Explorer tile hunting has been in the spotlight recently and becoming an increasingly popular pastime with VeloViewer users. If it’s new to you, discover how others are using the VeloViewer platform to collect tiles and give a new focus to their riding, which isn’t all about chasing KOMs/QOMs.
In our Intro to Tile Hunting Series find out from everyday riders their motivation to claim tiles, equipment they use, and the adventures along the way.
For British cyclist Jeffrey Ott tile hunting has helped to give him focus in the British winter, and when faced challenges claiming squares he’s resorted to offering home-baked goods to try and ‘sweet talk’ residents to let him gain access – unfortunately yet to be successful!
The lengths Explorer Tile fanatics go to is somewhat staggering, and we were impressed by the grit and determination of Jim Solan went on his own bushwhacking safari to reach a square by a British zoo.
New for the 2025 race season, we are delighted to announce a partnership with The Association Internationale des Organisateurs de Courses Cyclistes (
As 2025 gets underway we received one more tale of adventure from a German rider that was too good not to tell. 
Our final VeloViewer Wrapped of the year takes us to Spain. Alberto Bravo’s infographic story is one of victory and determination, with an epic win in the Spanish 100km Running Championship, and 366 active days.
Our VeloViewer Wrapped Infographic stories are inspired by users who shared their data with us and their goals for the year.
When Dutch rider Yorick shared his story on Strava of his goal to create an explorer corridor to the Mediterranean from his home in the Netherlands, we were keen to know more. 
To kick off the VeloViewer infographic season we caught up with Grace Brown, Australian road racer and World Champion. After an epic season which saw her win Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and the Olympic and World Championships time trial, we were keen to review her infographic which visualises her stats for the year. 
For this Explorer Tale we introduce you to a Stephan Geissler who put VeloViewer to good use during the pandemic to uncover tiles closer to home. Hear how Stephan’s tile hunting took off at Frankfurt airport.