When is the best day to cycle in Springbok?
This week's answer
🚴 Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to cycle in Springbok this week, scoring 96/100.
Sunday 16 August is your best day to ride in Springbok—low wind at 22 km/h and warm at 28° makes for smooth pedalling. Wednesday will fight you hardest with 56 km/h winds that'll test your handling. The rest of the week stays dry and rideable, though Tuesday through Thursday pack sustained gusts between 40-56 km/h.
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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 Springbok this week?
Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to cycle in Springbok this week, scoring 96/100.
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.