CycloDate
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Free, no account needed

Plan your group ride in 2 minutes

The group sees the route and the weather for each date, and replies in one tap from WhatsApp.

  1. 1 Drop in your route (GPX file).
  2. 2 Pick the date, or put up to 4 to a vote.
  3. 3 Send the link to the group. You pick the date once everyone has replied.
Your route
Choose the GPX file
or drag it here (5 MB max)
Where do I find my GPX file?
  • Strava: open the route, “⋯” menu, “Export GPX”.
  • Komoot: open the tour, “⋯”, “Download GPX file”.
  • Garmin Connect: open the course, gear icon, “Export as GPX”.

Reading the route…

Drop in your file: we work out the distance and the climbing, and suggest a name. All that’s left is to pick the dates.

Everything you need to pin down the ride

One page to share that answers the group’s questions before they even hit WhatsApp.

The weather when you ride through

Based on the group’s pace, the weather is worked out for each section of the route, at the time you’ll ride it. Open-Meteo forecasts, about 2 weeks ahead.

Dates ranked

The suggested dates are ranked from best to worst, based on headwind, gusts, rain, how cold or hot it feels and time spent riding in the dark.

A poll with no account

Everyone replies with their first name, no sign-up. Then you pick the date that works for the group.

Map and gradient profile

The route on the map and the elevation profile coloured by gradient, so you know where the climbs are.

Route analysis

Distance, elevation gain, gradients and climbs are calculated from the GPX. AI puts them into words to introduce the ride.

GPX and calendar

Riders download the GPX for their bike computer and, once the date is set, add the ride to their calendar.

Who is it for?

  • Groups of friends who ride together at the weekend.
  • Cycling clubs that put on rides for their members.
  • Road, gravel or MTB rides, as long as you have a GPX file.
  • Whoever organises the Sunday ride and is fed up with messages crossing in the group chat.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cyclodate free?

Yes. Cyclodate is free and ad-free, for the organiser and the riders alike.

Do I need an account?

No. The organiser gets a public link to share and a private link to manage the ride. Riders answer the poll with their first name, no account needed.

How many dates can I suggest?

From 1 to 4. With a single date, the ride is set. With several, the group votes and you pick the date afterwards.

Guide: Organising a group bike ride: the simple method

How far ahead is the weather available?

Open-Meteo forecasts cover about 16 days. For a later date, the page says the weather will be available about 2 weeks before.

Guide: Choosing the day for a bike ride based on the weather

What do riders see?

The dates ranked from best to worst according to the forecast along the route, the poll, the map and the gradient-coloured profile, the route analysis, the GPX to download and, once the date is set, a way to add the ride to their calendar.

Where do I find the GPX file for my route?

In your route planner. On Strava, open the route, “⋯” menu, “Export GPX”. On Komoot, open the tour, “⋯”, “Download GPX file”. On Garmin Connect, open the course, gear icon, “Export as GPX”. The file must be 5 MB at most.

Guide: Exporting a GPX file from Strava, Komoot or Garmin

Does Cyclodate work for road, gravel and MTB?

Yes. All it takes is a GPX file and the group’s pace, from 12 to 45 km/h, to estimate when you’ll pass each section and the weather there.

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