MD · separated · paved

Ben Cardin Recreational Trail

1.8 mi Out-and-back 92 ft gain

1.8-mile paved route with 92 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “C&D”, separated from motor traffic.

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.
37 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.
NWS alert active — check the alert before rolling out.

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0 Bike-share

Best for bike commuting today

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 10:25AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

In effect through Jul 29, 6:00 AM

Route map

Orange marker is the start. Click the map to enable scroll-zoom — the polyline is approximate; use Ride with GPS or Komoot for turn-by-turn.

Atmosphere

Air temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

37 mph

S
Rain

62%

Next 24h: 0.90"
Humidity

70%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:58 AM
Sunset

8:20 PM

390 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph quartering headwind on the return.

Currently 37 mph from the S (180°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 264° · crosswind 0.2 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 258° · crosswind 0.2 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 255° · crosswind 0.2 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 251° · crosswind 0.2 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 244° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 242° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 243° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 242° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi

Elevation profile

112 ft gain 80 ft loss Max 36' Min -10' 1.8 mi sampled

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-36

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Strong crosswind 37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph quartering headwind on the return.

-3

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

-45

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

-32

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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

-20

About this route

Distance: 1.8 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 92 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route C&D
Start: 39.5367, -75.7795
OSM: relation 9721150

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