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Mar 3, 2026, 8:58 am

The "Feels Like" for Cyclists

In trying to addict users, Strava and RWGPS seem to be introducing features on top of features. Here's an idea for them. They should compute a "feels like" mileage for rides based on the winds on the route, number and steepness of climbs, and how much extra weight, if any, a cyclist is carrying. If you're predominately pedaling into a strong headwind, a 30-mile ride might get a "feels like" rating of 40 miles. Or if you're hefting 43 pounds in the panniers for 10 miles of the ride like I was today, that ride might rate a "feels like" factor of 15 miles.

In trying to addict users, Strava and RWGPS seem to be introducing features on top of features. Here's an idea for them. They should compute a "feels like" mileage for rides based on the winds on the route, number and steepness of climbs, and how much extra weight, if any, a cyclist is carrying. If you're predominately pedaling into a strong headwind, a 30-mile ride might get a "feels like" rating of 40 miles. Or if you're hefting 43 pounds in the panniers for 10 miles of the ride like I was today, that ride might rate a "feels like" factor of 15 miles.
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By: Mark Scantlebury
Started in: Portland, OR, US
Distance: 15.3 mi
Selected: 15.3 mi
Elevation: + 1122 / - 1101 ft
Moving Time: 01:38:10
Gear: 2017 Niner RLT 9 Steel
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Departed: Mar 3, 2026, 8:58 am
Starts in: Portland, OR, US
Distance: 15.3 mi
Selected distance: 15.3 mi
Elevation: + 1122 / - 1101 ft
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Total Duration: 02:45:24
Selection Duration: 9924
Moving Time: 01:38:10
Selection Moving Time: 01:38:10
Stopped Time: 01:07:14
Calories: 558
Max Watts:
Avg Watts: 96
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Max Speed: 25.3 mph
Avg Speed: 9.3 mph
Pace: 00:10:49
Moving Pace: 00:06:25

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