Is there a good Strava segment explorer for browsing segments on a map?
Yes — Tailwind KOMpass is a free, map-first Strava segment explorer. Open the map, pan anywhere, and every Strava segment in view is drawn on the road with its length, gradient, KOM/QOM time and effort count — no login needed to browse.
It goes one step further than classic segment explorers like Doogal or Strava’s own search: every segment is also scored by the current wind. Each one is coloured by its effective tailwind — red for headwind, green for tailwind — so you are not just finding segments, you are finding the ones worth riding today.
Open the segment mapWhat the segment explorer can do
- Browse every Strava segment on an interactive map — pan and zoom anywhere in the world, with segments drawn on the actual roads rather than pins.
- Filter by the things that matter: distance, gradient, elevation profile (flat / hilly / steep), surface, and the average speed the KOM was set at.
- See each segment’s vitals at a glance: KOM and QOM time, effort count, elevation gain, and its current effective tailwind.
- Overlay animated wind particles to see live wind direction and strength flowing over the map — segment bearings and wind alignment become obvious visually.
- Switch to KOM Finder mode to rank the segments around you by how beatable the record is for your FTP and weight, instead of eyeballing leaderboards.
- Connect Strava (optional) to pull in your starred segments, see your own PR gap to each record, and set wind alerts on segments you want to attack.
- Everything runs in the browser — phone, tablet or desktop — and installs as an app if you want it on your home screen.
How it compares to other segment explorers
A few tools let you browse Strava segments on a map. Here is how they differ:
| Tool | What it offers as a segment explorer |
|---|---|
| Tailwind KOMpass | Free map-based explorer with rich filters, KOM/QOM times, live wind scored on every segment, KOM-beatability ranking and forecast alerts. Browsing needs no account. |
| Doogal segment explorer | A long-standing free map of Strava segments with useful data like segment bearings — great reference tool, but no wind conditions, no fitness-based ranking and a dated interface. |
| Strava segment search / maps | The official explorer: solid basic filters (distance, elevation, surface), but capped result lists, no wind, and no sense of which records are within your reach. |
| VeloViewer | Deep stats on segments you have already ridden and leaderboard mining for Strava subscribers — analysis-first rather than a browse-anywhere map, and most features need paid Summit. |
| Hunter KOM | A mobile app focused on suggesting conquerable KOMs — good at that one job, but not a general-purpose map explorer and no wind data. |
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free Strava segment explorer that works without logging in?
- Yes. Tailwind KOMpass lets you browse the full segment map, filters and live wind scoring without an account. Connecting Strava is only needed for personal features like starred segments, your PR gaps and wind alerts.
- What happened to the Doogal Strava segment explorer?
- Doogal (doogal.co.uk) still hosts its classic segment explorer and bearing tools, but Strava API changes have limited what third-party explorers can show over the years. Tailwind KOMpass maintains its own segment map and adds the layer Doogal never had: live and forecast wind on every segment.
- How do I find Strava segments near me?
- Open the Tailwind KOMpass map and allow location access (or search for your town) — every segment around you appears on the roads, filterable by length, gradient and KOM speed. The KOM Finder can then rank them by how beatable the record is for your fitness.
- Can I see which nearby segments have a tailwind right now?
- Yes — that is the app’s speciality. Every segment is scored by effective tailwind (wind speed × alignment with the segment’s direction) and coloured red to green, so the segments the wind favours today stand out immediately.
- Does it show KOM and QOM times?
- Yes, both. Each segment shows the men’s and women’s record, and the app computes your feasibility against the crown you target — including flagging segments where no QOM has been set at all.
Open the map and start exploring the segments around you — wind included.
Open the segment map