A final recon before for the KOM attempt this afternoon. A couple of crucial pieces of information I need to know. Where does the Segment start, finish and target times along the way so I know how I am doing. First of all, where does the Strava Segment start? Using the Street View a myWindsock … Continue reading “KOM Final Recon, Start, Finish and Elapsed Time”
Planning a Strava KOM
Let’s plan tomorrow’s KOM attempt together. Just as I would for a cycling time trial, I am using myWindsock.com to plan and predict my time. Tomorrow I will follow the plan and see how close I can get to the prediction! In this video I: Pick the fastest time of day. Changing the time of … Continue reading “Planning a Strava KOM”
Filtering Strava Segments for Interval Training
Hilly intervals today π΄ββοΈπ. I’m using hills today to keep the speeds lowish just in case of ice. Don’t worry I’ll creep down the hills. I’m using the Strava Segment Filter to find the Segments I will use for my intervals. It’s much more motivating for me to do intervals on Strava Segments. Going from … Continue reading “Filtering Strava Segments for Interval Training”
Don’t make me create a route π‘!
It’s been a fun, but long day. I’ve sat through a long seminar, fought my way through Manchester’s traffic and seen some amazing L S Lowry paintings! But now I just want to relax and see what the weather will be like for the usual club run tomorrow π΄ββοΈπ΄ββοΈπ΄ββοΈ. I don’t have a preplanned route … Continue reading “Don’t make me create a route π‘!”
Target Setting for 2020
It’s the time of year to set yourself an ambitious target for next season. Ben is going for a sub 50min 25 mile time trial. By using myWindsock.com he discovers the off season training goals he needs to break the 50 minute barrier. Select your local time trial course here Time Trial Courses and discover … Continue reading “Target Setting for 2020”
Latest Updates: Spring
It’s been a while since we have updated you on the latest service improvements. You may have noticed these changes and are already taking advantage of them. Here isΒ a run down of the latest features. Ride Insights A brand new feature is the Ride Insights tab. From this tab you will find interesting information … Continue reading “Latest Updates: Spring”
Latest Updates: Segment Filter and more
Massive upgrades to report! The new Strava Segment Filter which help you locate key Strava Segments; customise Watts for Segment efforts on Routes; layout improvements for larger screens; and we now auto offset your Wind Lines for improved clarity. Here are the latest updates in more detail. Segment Filter This is a huge upgrade that … Continue reading “Latest Updates: Segment Filter and more”
Segment Zoom – Latest updates 6th Oct
We have been improving how we display Segment information to you on your Strava Activities and Routes. Now clicking on a Segment will reveal the segment myWindsock WindLine and summary information. Charts are also zoomed in to the selected Strava Segment. Watch your segment effort Clicking the Watch button will step you through your effort … Continue reading “Segment Zoom – Latest updates 6th Oct”
Latest updates – 9th July 2018
More features this week. Sit back and relax while viewing the twists and turns of your forecast with Point Player; report and bewarned of hazards on your routes with the Community hazard system and more. Community Hazard system – this is a big update that we hope you will find useful. It is still being … Continue reading “Latest updates – 9th July 2018”
Latest Updates – 26th June 2018
I have some big leaps in functionality for you this week. Including the new Point Info popup that gives you a point by point view of the forecasted conditions and your past performances. Plus a new Chart showing when and how much you braked, plus the option to remove braking points from your CdA calculation. … Continue reading “Latest Updates – 26th June 2018”