When is there a tailwind on ABC Through the Dip?

ABC Through the Dip is a 2.7 km Strava flat or rolling segment heading south-southeast, at -1.1% average grade. It is fastest with a wind from the north-northwest (NNW, around 348°). Tailwind KOMpass watches the forecast and tells you when that wind arrives.

Live wind · best from NNW

Tailwind forecast

Distance
2.7 km
Average grade
-1.1%
Elevation gain
19 m
Heading
SSE (168°)
Best wind from
NNW
KOM
2:42
QOM
3:03
Efforts on Strava
4,206,136

How to take the record

  • Pick the day, not just the legs: wait for a north-northwest 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 ABC Through the Dip?
A wind from the north-northwest (NNW) blows straight along ABC Through the Dip, so that is when it rides fastest. Wind from the side helps much less, and wind from the south-southeast is a headwind.
What is the KOM on ABC Through the Dip?
The KOM stands at 2:42 and the QOM at 3:03, as last read from Strava. That is an average of 60.7 km/h for the KOM.
How do I know when there is a tailwind on ABC Through the Dip?
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.