Weather Analysis
Stride provides comprehensive weather integration to help you understand how the weather affects your performance and to plan races etcKey Weather Metrics
Wind Analysis
Apparent Wind Direction
See the combined effect of actual wind and your movement speed. The radial chart shows:- Headwind: Wind coming directly at you
- Tailwind: Wind from behind
- Crosswind: Wind from the side
General Wind Direction
View the actual wind patterns from weather stations along your route, displayed on a compass rose showing:- Prevailing wind direction
- Wind strength indicators
- Geographic wind patterns
Real-time Conditions
During your activities, Stride tracks:- Temperature: Current temperature readings
- Wind Speed: Measured in km/h or mph
- Wind Direction: Compass bearing (e.g., 298° NW)
- Elevation: Current altitude and accumulated gain
Performance Impact
The weather overlay shows how conditions affected your performance:- Time spent at each apparent wind angle
- Percentage of time with wind from each compass direction
- Elevation profile with weather conditions mapped to specific segments
Using Weather Data
- Post-ride Analysis: Review how headwinds affected your power output and speed
- Route Planning: Choose routes that minimize headwind exposure on key efforts
- Performance Context: Understand why certain segments felt harder than usual
Future Weather Planning
Import Strava Routes
Stride offers powerful weather forecasting for planning future rides and races:- Drag and Drop Import: Simply drag a Strava route directly onto your Stride calendar from the side bar
- Instant Weather Forecast: View predicted weather conditions for that specific route
- Time Optimization: Adjust the activity start time to see how weather changes throughout the day
Planning Features
Race Day Strategy
- Import your race course weeks in advance
- Monitor weather forecasts as race day approaches
- Experiment with different start times to find optimal conditions
- Plan pacing strategy based on expected wind directions
Training Ride Planning
- Check weather before committing to a long ride
- Plan clothing and nutrition based on temperature forecasts
- Find a tailwind home!
Dynamic Time Adjustment
Simply drag the activity to different time slots to instantly see:- Updated temperature predictions
- Changed wind speeds and directions
- Precipitation probability
- Overall condition suitability
- Time trialists: Finding minimal wind conditions
- Ultra-distance riders: Planning around temperature extremes
- Group ride leaders: Selecting safe conditions for club rides
- Event organizers: Scheduling optimal start times