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Short-term Ride Forecast
This site is still in very early development (as you can easily tell)

Live Riding Conditions

The live map displays the latest conditions in the Boulder/Denver vicinity for riding. Ideal conditions are in green while extreme conditions are in purple.  

These are the extreme weather cutoffs
Precipitation
Lightning
Wind Gusts
Temperature
Wind Speed
Snow Depth
Click on Locations on the Map to Pull a Point Specific Forecast

Current Features

Live Cycling Conditions

The live weather conditions map is designed to inform riders the best places to ride in the region without having to use a single point forecast and guess surrounding areas. The map updates roughly ever 5 minutes. Users can click anywhere on the map to get a best estimate of conditions at that point. The live map uses current radar, local observations a NOAA high resolution gridded real time analysis.

Short Term Forecast

This forecast provides insight into riding conditions over the next 30 hours (excluding nighttime). To ensure the most accurate and localized predictions, it leverages the best available NOAA models for each weather parameter—using different models for different variables. Unlike standard weather apps, which perform well in calm conditions, these specialized models excel at detecting impactful weather changes. The data updates hourly (approximately 30 minutes past the hour) during daylight hours. Users can click anywhere on the map to generate a detailed, point-specific forecast.

Riding Thresholds

The weather thresholds clearly identify areas with impossible or extremely poor riding conditions—marked in a distinct purple shade. For the best riding experience, focus on light green zones, which indicate optimal conditions. This intuitive system makes it simple to plan your route while avoiding unfavorable weather.

Upcoming Features

Customized User Thresholds

Soon, riders will be able to create personalized weather maps for both short-term forecasts and live conditions. This feature will allow you to set custom weather thresholds based on your preferred riding conditions, giving you full control over how you interpret and respond to changing weather. Define exactly what conditions work for you, and the map will highlight ideal routes while clearly indicating areas to avoid—tailored specifically to your riding preferences.

Route Specific Forecasts AND On Bike Alerting

Future updates will enable riders to upload route files and receive an initial forecast along their planned ride. The system calculates your estimated position based on average speed and elevation changes, providing a tailored weather predictions throughout your ride. You'll receive real-time text alerts if conditions deteriorate, specifying exactly which weather thresholds will be crossed and at what mile markers. This proactive alert system ensures you're always informed about changing conditions along your exact route.

Extended 7 Day Outlook

The extended forecast features easy-to-read charts that help plan training around weather conditions. While not precise enough for hour-by-hour details, these visuals clearly indicate whether you'll need to move workouts indoors or can enjoy longer outdoor sessions. The intuitive graphics quickly show favorable training windows, eliminating guesswork from your planning process.