Garmin WindField Live Wind
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Garmin WindField Live Wind
I've had this data field on my Garmin for years and LOVE IT! It's great for nearly any ride. What new (to me), I just upgraded to the 1040 Solar and while adding WindField I found you can include wind info in the TCX file and see wind information on the summary screen in Garmin Connect (see screenshot below).
Link to WindField on Garmin IQ:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/a...9-e365bc849840
Here's an example, I use a small field with just speed and arrow.
Yesterday's ride was VERY windy!
Link to WindField on Garmin IQ:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/a...9-e365bc849840
Here's an example, I use a small field with just speed and arrow.
Yesterday's ride was VERY windy!
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Against the wind
When you get fast enough, all rides butt up against some wind.
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Link to WindField on Garmin IQ:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/a...9-e365bc849840
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/a...9-e365bc849840
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One other afterthought, this data does require your phone is connected to your Garmin and your phone has connectivity. I've done a few rides in remote areas with no cell coverage and you'll get no info in the field or it'll be stuck on the last data without update until you get coverage again.
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i don't mean to bash this but i presume this just gets its data from some website and presents the data. i typically look at the wind predictions from NOAA to see how much joy i will have on my way back home from work. it is almost always wrong. the intensity varies greatly and the direction...well let's just say the wind does have a direction but is rarely what the prediction is and almost always in my face.
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i don't mean to bash this but i presume this just gets its data from some website and presents the data. i typically look at the wind predictions from NOAA to see how much joy i will have on my way back home from work. it is almost always wrong. the intensity varies greatly and the direction...well let's just say the wind does have a direction but is rarely what the prediction is and almost always in my face.
Before a ride, I'll check NOAA too. But out on longer rides, I like having the data on my device. On a daily commute it's not super helpful, you're going from A to B. But it can help rerouting if you know there are strong cross-winds on a busy road, you can take the longer route to avoid the stress of getting pushed around near heavy traffic.
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i don't mean to bash this but i presume this just gets its data from some website and presents the data. i typically look at the wind predictions from NOAA to see how much joy i will have on my way back home from work. it is almost always wrong. the intensity varies greatly and the direction...well let's just say the wind does have a direction but is rarely what the prediction is and almost always in my face.
You can see them as all the dots on the map here.
https://www.windfinder.com/#9/43.0297/-87.7615
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I like Ventusky for real time and forecast wind data. https://www.ventusky.com/