Fredericksburg, VA · on road · mixed

1 (Virginia)

54.1 mi Out-and-back 469 ft gain

54.1-mile mixed route with 469 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the U.S. Bicycle Route System, route reference “1”, routed on public roads.

Live · updated Jul 28, 1:51 PM ET

Today's verdict

Thunderstorms in the forecast — lightning and cyclists are a bad combination.

Thunderstorms — lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.
41 mph wind — gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
Exposed + wet + windy — on road traffic in wet windy conditions — visibility and handling margin drop together.
88°F air — above road cycling's comfort zone (28–85°f). heat acclimation required.

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Every remaining hour today is flagged hazardous. Save it for tomorrow.

41 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 41 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 41 mph from the SSW (200°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering tailwind.

1192 ft gain 1317 ft loss Max 315' Min 79' 42.9 mi sampled

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88°F air Above road cycling's comfort zone (28–85°F). Heat acclimation required.

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Exposed + wet + windy on road traffic in wet windy conditions — visibility and handling margin drop together.

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41 mph wind Gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.

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Quartering tailwind 41 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 41 mph headwind on the return.

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

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Description sourced from OpenStreetMap relation tags and member-way geometry.