Silver Spring, MD · mostly separated · paved

Silver Spring Greenway

0.5 mi Out-and-back 39 ft gain

0.5-mile paved route with 39 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, mostly 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.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
21 mph wind — noticeable — pacing will shift with the wind.

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Best for bike commuting today

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.

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

21 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 21 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 21 mph from the S (190°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering tailwind.

39 ft gain 23 ft loss Max 367' Min 338' 0.5 mi sampled

85°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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21 mph wind Noticeable — pacing will shift with the wind.

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Quartering tailwind 21 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 21 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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