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Kona's Unstable Wind Pattern
- Kona's bike course features shifting winds: light headwinds, strong headwinds near Hawi, and fierce crosswinds back into town.
- These changing wind patterns prevent a sustained tailwind and make pacing and equipment choices critical.
Start Time Changes Race Conditions
- Kona weather varies by start time so pros and age-groupers experience different wind and temperature conditions.
- Age-groupers often face worse winds because they start later in the day when headwinds grow.
When Conditions Broke Records
- In 2018 a trio of strong cyclists rode together and 'beat the winds', producing record-shattering bike splits.
- Pristine low-wind conditions that day allowed many athletes to ride much faster than typical Kona years.