Lewes, DE · separated · paved

Cape–Lewes Trail

1.6 mi Out-and-back 30 ft gain

1.6-mile paved route with 30 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, 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.
46 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

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

Clear
Wind

46 mph

S
Rain

75%

Next 24h: 0.63"
Humidity

66%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:58 AM
Sunset

8:15 PM

386 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

46 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 46 mph from the SSW (200°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering tailwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 123° · crosswind 0.1 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 45° · tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 70° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 83° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 82° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 77° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 82° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 79° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi

Elevation profile

58 ft gain 61 ft loss Max 23' Min -10' 1.6 mi sampled

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-36

Quartering tailwind 46 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

−

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

Advisories & nearby alerts

NWSSmall Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 12:31PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

About this route

Distance: 1.6 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 30 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 38.7780, -75.1320
City hub: Lewes, DE
OSM: relation 9740478

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