myWindsock exists in a “post social media” world and the blogs are dying. In order to reach a wider audience, we are adapting and overcoming… into podcast form. The plan is to release one episode a week with (and without) guests on a range of topics, some related to myWindsock directly and others more broadly … Continue reading “The myWindsock Podcast – What’s coming?”

The contenders This is the first of two individual time trials, and it’s the flattest, favouring pure time trial specialists. Expect to see these experts high up in the stage rankings. World champion Remco Evenepoel (Soudal–Quick-Step) has likely targeted this stage due to his time trial prowess. Currently sitting second in the General Classification (GC), … Continue reading “Tour de France Stage 7 TT Preview”

The 111th edition of the Tour de France will kick off tomorrow on June the 29th, marking several historic firsts. For the first time, the race will start in Italy and visit the home city of Gino Bartali. Additionally, this opening stage will be the toughest in recent memory, featuring 3,600 meters of climbing. Rimini, … Continue reading “Tour de France – Stage 1 Preview”

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For competitive cyclists, every second counts. Achieving peak performance on race day involves more than just rigorous training and top-notch equipment; it also requires a keen understanding of environmental conditions. This is where MyWindsock comes into play. By providing detailed weather and environmental data, MyWindsock equips cyclists with the information needed to strategise effectively and … Continue reading “Race Day Optimisation: A general guide to using MyWindsock to gain a competitive edge”

Is it possible to save minutes just by pacing optimally? Without getting fitter or more aero? Let’s take a look… The aim – get as close to 40kph as we can… Pacing your efforts is much easier with myWindsock. It’s the only place you can virtually test pacing strategies without having to ride them on … Continue reading “Hilly Long Time Trials – How many seconds can pacing gain?”

What happened at the Giro – a reminder:  Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates stormed to an impressive victory on stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia back in May, dominating the 40.6km individual time trial from Foligno to Perugia. His stellar performance not only extended his lead in the maglia rosa but also brought him … Continue reading “Whose TT was better, Remco or Pogacar?”

We often neglect to highlight our own features here at myWindsock and one thing that we don’t talk about enough is our trends dashboard, what these charts mean and how to use it.  Temperature over time Head wind vs Tail wind The average wind speed plot Cumulative “Feels Like” Elevation Can you spot when I … Continue reading “myWindsock – Feature Watch”

Taylor Knibb is a professional cyclist and triathlete from America. She has recently qualified for the Olympics for triathlon, which most people expected, but then won the USA national TT championships to punch her ticket to Paris for the TT as well – which less people expected, including Knibb herself who said, “I’m in shock … Continue reading “Can Taylor Knibb actually win in Paris?”

The second individual time trial culminates against the stunning backdrop of the southern tip of Lago di Garda. Spanning 31.2 kilometres, the trial kicks off in Castiglione delle Stiviere, renowned as the birthplace of the International Red Cross. Following this challenging stage, the contenders vying for the top spots will likely require some TLC for … Continue reading “Giro d’Italia 2024 – Stage 14 Preview”