Philadelphia, PA · separated · paved

West Bank Greenway

1.2 mi Out-and-back 62 ft gain

1.2-mile paved route with 62 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “WBG”, 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.
54 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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Best for bike commuting today

NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 12:52PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:38PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 6:00 PM

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

54 mph

S
Rain

60%

Next 24h: 1.43"
Humidity

66%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:55 AM
Sunset

8:18 PM

389 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

54 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 54 mph from the S (190°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering tailwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 18° · tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 352° · tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 351° · tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 318° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 294° · crosswind 0.1 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 312° · quartering tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 346° · tailwind 0.1 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 342° · tailwind 0.1 mi

Elevation profile

129 ft gain 188 ft loss Max 112' Min 26' 1.1 mi sampled

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-36

Quartering tailwind 54 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

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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: 1.2 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 62 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route WBG
Start: 39.9605, -75.1876
City hub: Philadelphia, PA
OSM: relation 13073059

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