Live Wind and Weather on your Garmin // WindField 🌬️🌧️☀️

WindField is the leading ConnectIQ weather app that provides real-time wind and weather information directly on your Garmin EDGE (or compatible watch). This video provides a quick overview of the features and installation.

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[davekashuba]

And here I've been riding with a windsock attached to my Garmin this whole time.

[macktheinterloper]

I've been using WIndfield for several years now. I've found its accuracy to be somewhat spotty here in Poland, but even so it is generally accurate as to the overall wind direction and speed - at least where I live. I cannot explain it, but I have become so used to it that I simply cannot imagine my riding without it. Much like you I tend to check the weather and plot my ride accordingly, but winds sometimes shift and behave unexpectedly and this little field has kept me abreast of any such changes, which is useful if you get caught out some ways from home. I do recommend it, especially if doing long rides over many hours is your thing.

[joelberman]

I agree. I have been using it for the last year or so. Somehow, knowing, which way the wind is blowing relative to the direction you are riding helps you mentally

[zach_geale]

Been using it for years. Awesome app. Scott does a great job.

[kiverrussell]

Best Connect IQ app I have ever installed 👍

[jimhansen]

People used to tell me that electronic shifting was completely unnecessary, waste of money. I agreed until I tried now, now it's always on all of my bikes. People used to tell me I don't need radar on my bike. I tried it, now I don't leave home without it. Then people told me I didn't need to see what gear I'm on my computer display. I through the same until I tried it, now it's always on my main page. I'm pretty sure I could live without a wind direction display, and based on my personal history, I'd probably put it, and leave it on my main page... except for one thing. I'm a Wahoo user and don't plan on changing :)

[mr.bianchirider]

Love that app. It keeps you honest. At times while riding I feel strong or weak, but after looking at the wind direction on my Garmin it brings me back to reality.

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I am just a regular commuter who owns a Garmin and Garmin Radar. I have also been using this app from its beginning. Using my Garmin, Garmin Radar and this app just makes my ride that much more enjoyable. I don’t want to have to think when riding these three assistants help me with this

[TheCatAteMyShoe]

OK, I'm sold. I've been on the fence about downloading it, but your review has me sold.

[dandenham]

I’ve been using WF for over two years and have always loved it. I use a full width view on my 1030 so I can see all my secondary data values such as humidity, UV, index, feels like temperature, last weather update, and wind gusts. Several in our club have the Pro version. We still have to tell some paceline leaders to move left or right so we can get the best draft. So, not all experienced riders are aware of wind direction. I have my WF data linked to Strava so I get a summary of the weather conditions for completed rides. It’s well worth $12 a year for the Pro version.

[AlexanderLiffers]

If you commute the same routes regularly and you know where all the segments are, it's great for those moments where there's a huge arrow pointing the same direction you're riding (arrow changes size with wind speed), to put the boot in that little harder for a top 10 or q/kom. In summer having UV index and temperature (from the internal thermometer) is great here in Perth to remind me to get out of the sun, as it's often difficult to gauge if the rays are getting a little bitey when sweaty and an early sea breeze kicks in.

[buddhahat]

Haha mate I'm that certain wiggly guy who recommended this app to you, onya for doing a segment on it and making an acknowledgement :) I hope the developer sees this!

[fabianmolyneux]

I remember when Paul Hogan used advertise "Anyhow have a Winfield" and now a gasper of a different sort. It's a nifty data field to know about. Thanks for flagging it

[chrisnelson]

I'm a big fan of WindField (pun only kinda intentional). I frequently ride long gravel events, on courses I many not know well, and these events are long days. So the data field helps me a ton to know if I'm about to hit a headwind at the next turn, for example. Also wind conditions change throughout the day and may not match the forecast, so real time updates are great. OTOH there are a good number of gravel event is areas without cell coverage, and then it's not as helpful. It's also great if your out hunting Strava segments to know that you can use a little wind-doping to score that KOM 😁

[mlegrand]

Thanks for pointing this one out Shane! Will check it out.

[leejonesNPT]

Thanks, just installed and it is really useful to see if you are getting any assistance from the wind, a bit sobering on occasions when you think you are really going well😅

[DeveryAndrews]

I’ve had it for years, great for planning KOM attempts. Main staple on my Garmin main screen.

[philippedhomme]

Thanks for the great review. I use it now for more than 6 months and it is very useful. In mountainous areas local winds (up or down a valley) are not always detected. The support is also 👍

[justsomedude]

I've been using this for about 6 months, I was not sure if it was worth it, but found that it comes in really handy if you decided to extend your ride or wondering if the wind has shifted or you are just sucking today. LOL

[daveebert]

Thank you for the excellent and informative video. I have been using the free WindField version, wasn't extremely impressed but it was ok. I had no idea about the other levels, I just upgraded to the pro version. Having 5 minutes updates is very useful, the 60 minute udates on the free version not so much. Thank you again, without this video I'd of had no clue about the other versions