Import Strava Routes to MoguWind Plan
Connect your Strava routes to MoguWind Plan and instantly see wind forecasts for every kilometre of your ride. No manual entry needed.
You've logged hundreds of rides on Strava. You know your favourite routes. But here's the problem: Strava doesn't tell you what the wind will do to you on any given day. Your route is just a line on a map. Wind changes everything—it can turn a manageable loop into a grinder or make a route that looks tough on paper feel almost easy. That's where importing your Strava routes into MoguWind Plan changes the game.
Why Wind Matters More Than You Think
A 50 km route with a consistent 15 km/h headwind isn't just slower—it's physiologically different. Research from the International Journal of Sports Physiology shows that wind resistance increases exponentially with speed; a headwind can increase your oxygen demand by 20–30% compared to still air. Yet Strava gives you only distance, elevation, and past performance. It never tells you: "On Saturday, you'll be pushing into a 20 km/h gust from kilometre 12 to 28." That's the gap MoguWind fills.
Importing Your Strava Routes: Step by Step
The process is straightforward. Open MoguWind Plan and look for the import option in the route creation menu. Select "Import from Strava," and the planner will request permission to access your Strava activities. Once authorised, your route list loads instantly. Pick any saved route from your account, and MoguWind pulls the exact coordinates and elevation data.
No copy-pasting GPX files. No manual coordinate entry. Your route appears in MoguWind's wind analysis engine within seconds.
What You See After Import
Once your Strava route is imported, MoguWind Plan displays:
- Wind speed and direction per kilometre—not an average for the entire ride, but precise forecasts at each section
- Headwind vs. tailwind balance—see exactly how much of your route fights the wind and how much has your back
- Elevation overlaid with wind—understand whether you'll be climbing into a headwind (harder) or descending with a tailwind (easier)
- Time-of-day wind shifts—wind changes throughout the day; MoguWind calculates what you'll face at your planned departure time
This transforms how you plan. If the forecast shows 25 km/h gusts in the afternoon, you can shift your ride to morning. If a notoriously windy section has a tailwind on Saturday but headwind on Sunday, that's your decision made.
Real-World Example
Imagine your favourite 80 km loop from Strava. On the map, it looks balanced: 40 km out, 40 km back. But the wind forecast shows the morning outbound leg will have a 18 km/h headwind, and the return will have a 12 km/h tailwind. You've gained 20% more energy on the way home—but you'll be tired. MoguWind shows you this trade-off before you even clip in. You might choose to start earlier to catch lighter winds, or swap for a different route entirely.
MoguWind Plan Makes Wind Part of Your Route Planning
Strava stores your history. MoguWind tells you your future. When you import a Strava route into MoguWind Plan, you're not just moving data—you're upgrading your planning. Wind isn't a surprise anymore; it's a known variable. Every kilometre has a forecast. You see the exact moment conditions change. This is route planning for cyclists who care about wind.
The import takes 30 seconds. The insight it gives you lasts for every ride you take on that route.