User Guide

This section is intended for end users who want a practical workflow.

1. Input data and assumptions (GPX, GRIB, cyclist parameters, routes)

2. Simulation modes (replay, prediction)

3. Interpreting outputs (speed, power, virtual slope, wind score)

4. Tips and best practices

5. Typical troubleshooting

6. An appendix expliciting mathematics and physics used

Contents

• Input Data
  • Physical Cycling Parameters
  • Cyclist Effort Level
  • Behavioral Cycling Parameters
  • Wind
  • Routes
• Simulation and Replay
  • Simulator Class
  • Prediction
  • Replay
  • Simulation Results
• Analysis of Simulation Results
  • Scope of This Page
  • Field Lookup (Complete Reference)
  • Quick Summary First: print_summary_statistics
  • Virtual Elevation and Effective Slope
  • WindScore: How to Read It
  • Plot Guide
  • Practical Comparison Recipe
  • Common Interpretation Pitfalls
  • Suggested Reading Order
• Tips
  • Input Data Tips
  • GPX Processing Tips
  • Wind and GRIB Tips
  • Simulation Tips
  • Analysis Tips
  • Output Language
• Troubleshooting
  • Logging and Debug Levels
  • GPX Issues
  • GRIB and Weather Issues
  • Roughness Provider Issues
  • Simulation Issues
  • Diagnostic Checklist
• Appendix: Mathematics and Physics Used
  • Weather models
  • Ground speed
  • Wind along the trajectory
  • Relative speed
  • Forces
  • Crosswind (yaw) and variation of CdA