When is there a tailwind on Benghazi Leg Burner?

Benghazi Leg Burner is a 6.6 km Strava flat or rolling segment heading west, at 0.3% average grade. It is fastest with a wind from the east (E, around 80°). Tailwind KOMpass watches the forecast and tells you when that wind arrives.

Live wind · best from E

Tailwind forecast

Distance
6.6 km
Average grade
0.3%
Elevation gain
64 m
Heading
W (260°)
Best wind from
E
KOM
8:34
QOM
9:17
Efforts on Strava
2,196,902

How to take the record

  • Pick the day, not just the legs: wait for a east wind. On a flat road a 20 km/h tailwind is often worth more than 50 extra watts.
  • Ride it fresh: warm up, then start the effort at the segment start rather than carrying fatigue in.
  • Pace it evenly. Going out too hard costs more time at the end than it gains at the start.

Frequently asked questions

What wind direction is best for Benghazi Leg Burner?
A wind from the east (E) blows straight along Benghazi Leg Burner, so that is when it rides fastest. Wind from the side helps much less, and wind from the west is a headwind.
What is the KOM on Benghazi Leg Burner?
The KOM stands at 8:34 and the QOM at 9:17, as last read from Strava. That is an average of 46.1 km/h for the KOM.
How do I know when there is a tailwind on Benghazi Leg Burner?
Tailwind KOMpass checks the wind forecast for this segment and can email you when a real tailwind is blowing along it, free and without an account. Connect Strava to also see your own gap to the record and the wind you need to close it.

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