Having a map board for a navigation based mountain bike event is essential. Unfortunately it's a specialised product so commercial solutions are pricey and I think they tend to be a bit small.
My "solution" was to take an old bread board and attach it to my bike using some strapping wire from a hardware store.
The metal is firm but flexible so I can bend the 4 legs to suit the high and angle I'd like the board to be at.
The board is fixed to the legs using a single nut and bolt with washers which allows the board to spin around.
To hold the map on the board I use either elastic bands or bulldog clips depending on the size of the map. Due to the size of the board I don't have to unfold and reposition the map which is helpful.
Haven't found the board to impede vision while cycling as I have clear sight up to the front wheel.
I taped a tent peg to the stem to create a surface for the front leg to attach to.
I'm sure there are better home made MTB map boards out there so let me know what you have done!
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