When is the best day to cycle in Somerset West?
This week's answer
🚴 Tomorrow, 11 Aug is the best day to cycle in Somerset West this week, scoring 100/100.
Tuesday 11 August is your standout day—calm winds at 9 km/h, zero rain, and 18° make for perfect cycling. Saturday 15 August runs a close second with minimal wind at 6 km/h. Monday's the only mild spoiler with 23 km/h winds, though conditions still hold.
The week, scored for cycle
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Local know-how
Cycling comfort is mostly a wind story — anything above 30 km/h turns a ride into a slog — plus dry roads and mild temperatures.
- ◆Plan your route into the wind on the way out, wind at your back coming home.
- ◆Early morning is usually the stillest air of the day.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to cycle in Somerset West this week?
Tomorrow, 11 Aug is the best day to cycle in Somerset West this week, scoring 100/100.
How much wind makes cycling unpleasant?
Most riders feel headwinds above 20 km/h; above 30 km/h the ride becomes hard work, and gusty crosswinds get sketchy on descents.