Plan trips with wind, comfort
or roll away in the trash

See how wind affects your ride. Compare days, pick the best conditions.

Wind analysis on map Route planning
Cyclist on the road

Stop Fighting Headwinds!
Start Planning Around Them.

Pick a route → compare days → see where you'll have headwind or tailwind.

Saturday

Not ideal

Morning Loop - 75km

Los-Angeles - San Jose

Wind Impact:

-12% headwind

32km headwind
28km crosswind
15km tailwind

Sunday

Much better

Morning Loop - 75km

Los-Angeles - San Jose

Wind Impact:

+12% tailwind

32km headwind
28km crosswind
15km tailwind

Key Features

Not just wind speed — see how it affects your actual ride

Wind Analysis

See how wind affects your speed — not just numbers, but actual impact on your ride.

  • Tailwind (0-30°) +15%
  • Cross-tailwind (30-75°) +8%
  • Crosswind (75-105°) ±2%
  • Cross-headwind (105-150°) -8%
  • Headwind (150-180°) -15%

Saturday or Sunday?

Choose the best day for your ride. Switch between dates and see instant wind analysis.

Saturday Not ideal
Sunday Much better

Which Direction?

Tap "Reverse" to see how wind changes if you ride the opposite way

Pre-Ride Alerts

Pre-ride alert with weather + clothing advice

Import from Strava & GPX

Import routes and activities from Strava or GPX files. Instant wind analysis applied automatically.

Sync Across Devices

Sign in with Google to sync up to 10 routes across devices

Uphill option

See where climbs are steeper than 5%

Plan smarter. Ride nicer.

Avoid headwinds, pick better days, enjoy your rides more.

Cyclist riding on scenic route
Wind analysis comparison Route planning interface

Share Routes, Find Riders

Share your favorite routes in one tap. See who's planning the same ride — automatically matched, no groups to join.

Plan Smarter in 3 Steps

Simple, fast, and practical

Step 1

Choose Your Route

Create a new route or select from your saved routes. Use search, GPS, or import from Strava/GPX.

  • Add waypoints (stops, cafes, points of interest)
  • Choose your bike type (road, gravel, mountain)

Step 2

Check Wind Conditions

See instant wind analysis with color-coded segments. Switch dates to compare different days.

  • Try reverse direction to find the best option
  • View detailed weather for each segment

Step 3

Save, Plan, or Share

Save to your collection (analyze anytime). Plan with specific date/time (get notifications).

  • Export GPX for your GPS device
  • Share with friends (map + weather + wind)

Real Riders, Real Flow

See how different cyclists use Wind2Ride to improve their rides

Nina

Weekend Warrior Nina

Nina rides 100-150km every weekend. She wants to enjoy her rides, not suffer through headwinds.

  • Friday Evening

    Opens Wind2Ride → Checks Saturday vs Sunday weather

  • Decision

    Saturday: -12% headwind ✗
    Sunday: +15% tailwind ✓

  • Saturday Evening

    Gets reminder: 'Tomorrow's ride: Morning Loop, 9:00 AM'

  • Sunday 7 AM

    Pre-ride alert: '15°C, light NE wind.

  • Sunday 9 AM

    Perfect ride with tailwind assistance!

Me][

Me][

Me][ trains 4x per week, imports all routes from Strava. He wants hardcore rides with total strong headwind

  • Friday Evening

    Opens Wind2Ride → Checks Saturday vs Sunday weather

  • Decision

    Saturday: +15% tailwind ✗
    Sunday: -12% headwind ✓

  • Saturday Evening

    Gets reminder: 'Tomorrow's ride: Morning Loop, 9:00 AM'

  • Sunday 7 AM

    Pre-ride alert: '15°C, light NE wind.

  • Sunday 9 AM

    Perfect workout with headwind resistance!

Banzay

Long-Distance Banzay

Banzay is planning a 200km next month. Wind conditions are critical for such a long ride.

  • Planning

    Creates 200km route with 5 waypoints (lunch stops, rest points)

  • Forecast

    Checks 5-day wind forecast for target weekend

  • Day 1

    Mostly green segments (tailwind) ✓

  • Day 2

    Mixed yellow/orange (crosswind/headwind) ⚠

  • Optimization

    Adjusts route to maximize tailwind, adds extra rest waypoint

Wind2Ride — my experiment

Before rides, I always wondered where the headwind would hit. So I built a tool to find out.

Yevhen Peshynskyi
  • About me

    My name is Yevhen Peshynskyi.
    I live in Odessa, I am a product designer, I love prog rock, good interfaces, and bike rides of 100 km or more.

  • Wind

    We have steppes and wind here. And I know what a 10 m/s (22.4 mph) wind feels like on the way back.

  • Plan

    Before each ride, I would check the weather forecast and try to estimate where exactly I would encounter the headwind. But guessing is not planning.

  • Develop

    I built Wind2Ride in my free time. It's a side project, so updates come when they can. Feedback and ideas are always welcome.

  • Connect me

    strava.com/athletes/ikstro
    instagram.com/ikstro

Ready to Ride Smarter?

Try Wind2Ride beta.
Plan your ride with the wind in mind — and help me improve it with your feedback.

Currently Android only. iOS coming later.

Get Beta (Google Play) Join Telegram

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Wind2Ride

Is Wind2Ride really free?

Yes! During beta, Wind2Ride is completely free — no ads, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.

I'd love to keep it free forever, but running the app requires paid services: weather forecasts (OpenWeatherMap), route calculation (OSRM), maps and geocoding (Nominatim), plus cloud sync (Firebase). Currently using free tiers, but scaling up means real costs.

After beta, there will be two plans: Free (basic features) and Paid (full functionality).

Which platforms are supported?

Currently Android only (Google Play). iOS version is planned for the future.

Built with React Native — iOS version is planned later.

Do I need an API key for weather?

No! Weather data is included at no cost during beta. Just install and start riding.

Does it work offline?

Yes, partially. Works offline: View saved routes, Analyze wind (if weather cached), Edit routes on map, Local search (200km radius), Export GPX files.

Requires internet: New weather forecasts, Create new routes, Strava import, Cloud sync.

How accurate is the wind analysis?

Wind2Ride uses physics-based calculations: Wind direction relative to route bearing (0-180°), 5-category classification system, Speed impact formula, Real weather data from OpenWeatherMap.

Accuracy depends on weather data quality and your location. Most riders find it reliable for planning.

Can I import routes from Strava?

Yes! Full Strava integration: OAuth sign-in, Import Activities, Import Routes, Automatic wind analysis applied, GPS optimization (87% fewer points for performance).

GPX files from any source (Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot) also supported.

How does cloud sync work?

Sign in with Google to sync up to 10 routes: Seed-based sync (1-2KB per route, 100x smaller than full routes), Routes regenerate on other devices automatically, Offline-first with pending queue, Conflict resolution.