When is there a tailwind on Prospect Park from Top to Bottom?

Prospect Park from Top to Bottom is a 2.8 km Strava flat or rolling segment heading south, at -1.0% average grade. It is fastest with a wind from the north (N, around 1°). Tailwind KOMpass watches the forecast and tells you when that wind arrives.

Live wind · best from N

Tailwind forecast

Distance
2.8 km
Average grade
-1.0%
Elevation gain
10 m
Heading
S (181°)
Best wind from
N
KOM
2:55
QOM
3:05
Efforts on Strava
5,555,978

How to take the record

  • Pick the day, not just the legs: wait for a north 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 Prospect Park from Top to Bottom?
A wind from the north (N) blows straight along Prospect Park from Top to Bottom, so that is when it rides fastest. Wind from the side helps much less, and wind from the south is a headwind.
What is the KOM on Prospect Park from Top to Bottom?
The KOM stands at 2:55 and the QOM at 3:05, as last read from Strava. That is an average of 57.0 km/h for the KOM.
How do I know when there is a tailwind on Prospect Park from Top to Bottom?
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.

Segments nearby

Segment data from Strava. Tailwind KOMpass is not affiliated with Strava.