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  • What is Tailwind GPS?
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  • Find your way around
  • Use Tailwind without an account
  • Use Tailwind on your phone
Create and manage routes
Scores and forecasts
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Create your account, set it up and learn your way around the map.

  • What is Tailwind GPS?Tailwind GPS scores your cycling routes hour by hour against the forecast, so you know the best time to ride and which way round to ride it.
  • Create an accountSign up for Tailwind GPS with Google or an email link. New riders get 3 weather-scored routes free, with no card needed.
  • Set up your accountThe short setup after you sign up: your riding speed, your base location, your usual riding hours and your first routes.
  • Find your way aroundA quick tour of the map, the top bar, the wind controls and the navigation bar in Tailwind GPS.
  • Use Tailwind without an accountTry Tailwind GPS as a guest. Explore the map and the demo route, and hold up to 3 routes in your browser until you sign up.
  • Use Tailwind on your phoneTailwind GPS runs in your phone browser. Learn how the ride sheet, the navigation bar and the charts work on a small screen.

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