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When is there a tailwind on Milbank to Vauxhall sprint?

Milbank to Vauxhall sprint is a 0.8 km Strava flat or rolling segment heading south-southwest, at -1.4% average grade. It is fastest with a wind from the north-northeast (NNE, around 24°). Tailwind KOMpass watches the forecast and tells you when that wind arrives.

Live wind · best from NNE

Tailwind forecast

Distance
0.8 km
Average grade
-1.4%
Elevation gain
15 m
Heading
SSW (204°)
Best wind from
NNE
KOM
0:50
QOM
0:55
Efforts on Strava
2,132,486

How to take the record

  • Pick the day, not just the legs: wait for a north-northeast 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 Milbank to Vauxhall sprint?
A wind from the north-northeast (NNE) blows straight along Milbank to Vauxhall sprint, so that is when it rides fastest. Wind from the side helps much less, and wind from the south-southwest is a headwind.
What is the KOM on Milbank to Vauxhall sprint?
The KOM stands at 0:50 and the QOM at 0:55, as last read from Strava. That is an average of 54.1 km/h for the KOM.
How do I know when there is a tailwind on Milbank to Vauxhall sprint?
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.