Wind and weather for the whole ride
How wind changes a ride, how to read a forecast for a route rather than a town, and which tools are worth your time. Written for riders and tour organisers anywhere.
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Cycling weather appsThe best weather apps for cyclists in 2026Compare ten weather apps on what matters for a ride, from wind against your road to sharing and price, and pick the right one.Riding in windCycling in wind: the full guide to headwinds, crosswinds and tailwindsUnderstand what headwinds, crosswinds and gusts do to your ride, then plan your route, start time and pace around the wind.Weather forecasts for ridersHow to read a weather forecast for a bike rideLearn to read wind, gusts, rain and heat for the roads you'll ride, at the hours you'll ride them, and when to trust it.
Riding in wind
Riding in windHow windy is too windy to cycle?Use one table of wind and gust speeds to decide whether to ride, adapt your route or stay at home.Riding in windHow much does a headwind slow you down on a bike?See what 10 to 40 km/h (6 to 25 mph) of headwind does to your speed and time, and how to pace it.
Cycling weather apps
Cycling weather appsEpic Ride Weather alternatives: 6 cycling weather apps comparedSee what Epic Ride Weather does well, why riders switch, and which of six alternatives suits your phone, bike computer and budget.Cycling weather appsHow to see the weather along a Strava routeLearn what weather Strava shows today, and how to get a forecast for every stretch of your route at the hour you'll ride it.Cycling weather appsHow to use Windy for cycling: a step-by-step guide to the Windy appSet Windy up for a bike ride, check the wind along your whole route, and know when to time the stretches yourself.Cycling weather appsmyWindsock alternatives: 5 cycling wind apps comparedFind the wind app that fits how you ride, whether you race the clock, lead a group or just want a quick check.