Import Strava Routes to MoguWind Planner

You've got a solid Strava route saved. You know the terrain, the distance, maybe even the estimated time. But here's what Strava doesn't tell you: where the headwind will hit you hardest, or where a tailwind might give you a free boost. That's where importing your Strava routes to MoguWind comes in. In a few clicks, you can take any route and see exactly how wind will affect each kilometre of your ride.

Why Import Your Strava Routes?

Most cyclists plan rides in Strava, Komoot, or Ridewithgps. Those tools do one thing well: store your route and log your effort. But they don't forecast wind. Wind matters. A 15 km/h headwind on a long climb can add 20 minutes to your time. A tailwind on rolling terrain can feel almost effortless. Without knowing when you'll encounter wind, you can't pace yourself properly or even choose the best day to ride.

MoguWind Planner closes that gap. Once you import a Strava route, the planner calculates wind speed and direction for every single kilometre, at the exact time you plan to ride. This isn't a single wind value for the whole route—it's granular, kilometre-by-kilometre data. You see where headwinds cluster, where you'll get relief, and how total wind impact compares to your expected pace.

Step-by-Step: Importing Your Strava Route

The import process is straightforward. Here's how:

1. Go to MoguWind Planner: Open plan.moguwind.com in your browser.
2. Click "Create Route": You'll see a button to start a new route planning session.
3. Paste Your Strava URL: Copy the URL from your Strava route (or any public route shared via a direct link), and paste it into the planner's import field.
4. Wait for Processing: MoguWind downloads the route geometry and stores it. This takes a few seconds.
5. Select Your Riding Date and Time: Choose when you plan to ride. The planner will forecast wind for that specific date and time window.
6. View the Wind Analysis: Scroll down to see your route with wind data overlaid—colours indicate wind strength and direction at each point.

That's it. No manual route-building. No re-drawing segments. Your Strava route is now live in MoguWind with full wind intelligence.

Understanding Your Wind Data

Once your route is imported, MoguWind shows wind in several ways. The map displays your route coloured by wind intensity. You'll see the estimated wind speed and direction in kilometres per hour, and the planner calculates a wind balance—the cumulative effect of headwinds versus tailwinds across the whole ride. Below is a live demo showing how wind data appears after import:

See a live example of an imported route with wind analysis.

The key insight: the data updates based on your chosen date and time. Ride tomorrow morning instead of Friday afternoon? The wind forecast changes. This level of precision lets you make smarter decisions about when and how to tackle a route.

Why MoguWind Goes Deeper Than Strava

Strava shows you elevation profiles and segment records. MoguWind adds weather context. Your Strava doesn't know what wind does to your caloric burn on a climb, or how a crosswind on a descent affects safety. MoguWind Plan calculates these impacts route-by-route, down to the kilometre.

Unlike generic weather forecasts that give you one wind value for an entire region, MoguWind uses precise numerical weather models to project how wind varies along your specific path. A 50 km route might see three completely different wind regimes depending on local geography and altitude. You won't see that detail anywhere except here.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Imported Routes

• Import Early: If you're planning a weekend ride, import and review the wind on Wednesday or Thursday. This gives you time to shift the date or adjust expectations.
• Check Multiple Days: Wind forecasts shift day to day. Import your route and check the forecast for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. One day might have significantly less headwind.
• Use Wind Balance for Pacing: If the planner shows heavy cumulative headwind, plan a slower average pace or split the ride across two days.
• Export and Share: Once you've analysed the wind, you can save or share the route—your friends will see your wind notes alongside the route data.

What About the MoguWind App?

The web planner is where you plan ahead. But if you're a Garmin user, the MoguWind app for Garmin Connect IQ brings wind data to your handlebar. After you've planned your route in the web planner, you can sync it to your Garmin device (compatible with 27+ Garmin models). Your head unit will display wind speed and direction throughout the ride, so you're never caught off guard by a sudden shift.

The app has a 4.7/5 rating on the Connect IQ Store and over 5,000 downloads because it solves a real problem: knowing what wind you're actually facing, in real time, without pulling out your phone.

The Bottom Line

Your Strava routes are full of potential. You know the turns, the climbs, the distance. But without wind data, you're missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. Importing your Strava routes to MoguWind Planner takes 30 seconds and gives you a complete picture of how weather will affect your ride. Plan smarter. Know what wind is coming. Ride the route when conditions are best, or adjust your effort with confidence because you know exactly what you're up against.