The RideByWeather Blog
Practical, no-nonsense guides on riding, running, and walking in every kind of weather — what to wear, when to go, and how to read the forecast.
How to Clean a Bike (and When It's Actually Worth Doing)
A step-by-step bike wash in the order that matters — drivetrain first — plus how to pick the day so the wash isn't undone by the next ride.
Read articleRiding After Dark: Lights, Visibility, and Autumn Roads
As daylight shrinks, being seen becomes the main safety problem. What actually makes riders visible at night, and what only feels like it does.
Read articleHow Cold Weather Cuts E-Bike Range (and What to Do)
Why lithium batteries lose range in the cold, how much of it comes back, and the charging and storage habits that protect the pack.
Read articleFall Cycling: How to Dress for a 25-Degree Swing
Autumn rides start cold and finish warm. A layering system for shoulder-season cycling, plus what to watch for on cold, damp roads.
Read articleRiding With Pollen: An Allergy Season Playbook
How pollen seasons and daily counts affect riding and running, plus the timing and gear choices that keep allergy season from wrecking your training.
Read articleWhen to Take It Indoors: Weather Thresholds Worth Skipping
The specific weather numbers where an outdoor ride or run stops being worth it — heat index, wind gusts, ice, AQI, and lightning.
Read articleLightning Safety for Cyclists and Runners: The 30-30 Rule
How close is too close, why the 30-30 rule works, and what to do when a storm catches you mid-ride with no shelter in sight.
Read articleIs It Safe to Ride When Air Quality Is Bad? An AQI Guide
What the AQI numbers mean for cyclists and runners, why exercise multiplies your exposure, and the thresholds worth changing your plans over.
Read articleHow Much Wind Is Too Much for Cycling? A Wind Speed Guide
A practical wind-speed guide for cyclists — what 10, 20, and 30 mph actually feel like on the bike, when gusts get dangerous, and how to ride windy days safely.
Read articleRunning in Hot Weather: Heat Index, Hydration & Pacing
How to run safely in the heat — understanding the heat index, dialing in hydration and electrolytes, and adjusting your pace.
Read articleCycling in Humid Weather: Why It Feels So Much Harder
Why humid rides feel brutal even at moderate temperatures — how humidity wrecks your cooling, what the heat index really means, and how to ride safely when the air is thick.
Read articleThe Best Time of Day to Ride in Summer Heat
When to ride to beat summer heat — how heat index, humidity, and UV change through the day, and why dawn usually wins.
Read articleWhat to Wear Running in Cold Weather: A Temperature Guide
A temperature-by-temperature guide to dressing for cold-weather running — how to layer, protect your extremities, and avoid both overheating and the freeze.
Read articleWalking in Cold Weather: What to Wear to Stay Warm
How to dress for cold-weather walking — layering for a lower-output activity, protecting hands and feet, and staying safe on icy, windy, low-light days.
Read articleHow to Read a Weather Forecast for Cycling
Which numbers in the forecast actually matter for cyclists — wind, feels-like, precipitation chance, gusts, and the hourly view — and how to turn them into a go/no-go call.
Read articleHow to Plan Bike Routes Around the Wind
Wind is the most underrated factor in cycling. Here's how to read it and plan routes so the hardest effort comes first.
Read articleCycling in the Rain: Gear, Safety, and Smart Tactics
How to ride safely and comfortably in the rain — the right gear, braking and cornering tips, and when to skip it.
Read articleWhat Is a Good Ride Score? Reading the Weather for Cycling
What the 0–10 Ride Score means, which weather factors drive it, and how to use it to pick the best day and time to ride.
Read articleWhat to Wear Cycling in Cold Weather: A Temperature Guide
A temperature-by-temperature guide to dressing for cold-weather cycling — from cool 60°F mornings down to freezing rides.
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