Motorbike weather: is today a good day to ride?

Rates a ride on two wheels from 6am to 9pm. GoDay finds the best 2 hours of each day and cares most about grip and being seen: rain, wet roads, gusts and light.

What it weighs, most important first

  1. Rain
  2. Daylight
  3. Gusts
  4. Air temperature
  5. Visibility
  6. Rain in the last 6 hours

Also on the page, but not in the score: UV, wind direction.

What holds the score down

Riding in the dark holds the score at 4, and at dusk at 5. A thunderstorm holds it at 3.

Questions

What is ideal riding weather?

Dry roads, good daylight, gusts under 25 km/h (16 mph) and 18 to 28°C (64 to 82°F). Below 10°C (50°F) GoDay rates it cold.

Does it know if the road is still wet?

Yes. It looks at the rain in the last 6 hours, because roads stay slippery after the rain stops.

Why do gusts matter more than wind?

A steady wind is predictable; a sudden gust can push a bike across the lane. Gusts past 40 km/h (25 mph) count heavily against the ride.

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