# VeloVane — Know before you go. > Know before you go. (iPhone/iPad app by GORDON KEENAN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velovane/id6759488561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GORDON KEENAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878989029) - Category: Health & Fitness, Weather - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 40 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velovane/id6759488561/reviews.md ## What is VeloVane? Cycling weather for your actual bike commute. Velo Vane calculates hyper-local, route-specific conditions for the ride you do every day, not a generic forecast for your postcode. Most tools tell you what the weather did. Velo Vane tells you what it is about to do, while you can still grab a rain jacket. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Enter your home and work locations once. Every morning, Velo Vane analyses wind direction along your route, estimates how hard you will have to work, and tells you the best windows to ride. WHAT YOU GET Wind impact score for your specific route. Headwind versus tailwind matters more than wind speed alone. Clothing recommendations based on temperature, wind and the climbing on your route. Sweat index so you arrive without needing a shower. Rain and ice risk alerts, so you know before you are caught in it. 5-day commute outlook so you can plan the week. Morning briefing notifications, no need to open the app. BUILT FOR THE CYCLE TO WORK Whether you ride a road bike, a hybrid or a cargo bike, Velo Vane assumes you are doing the same two journeys every day and optimises for that. For bike commuting in Dublin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Chicago, or anywhere the wind has an opinion. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Velo Vane Pro | $4.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-24 Fixing issue where pro mode is not restoring properly. ### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-19 Bug fix: Fixed an issue where the app would fail to refresh weather data after being backgrounded or force-quit. ### 1.1.1 — 2026-04-13 Bug fixes and reliability improvements: • Fixed a rare issue where your Home and Work locations could be cleared after a device reboot or background app launch, sending you back through onboarding and resetting your commute days, notification times, and thermostat preference. • Locations are now safely restored if iOS temporarily restricts Keychain access, and are readable during background refreshes that happen before you first unlock your device. • More resilient handling of transient storage errors so your settings stick around. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-03 Velo Vane knows your route. It shows the actual headwind you'll face on your commute and helps you decide if you need a jacket. Real Cycling Routes Tell Velo Vane where you ride and it plans your actual cycling route, not a straight line on a map. You get elevation profiles, surface breakdowns, and the exact roads you'll take. All of your weather and wind data is based on this route, not just your city. Export your route as a FIT file for Garmin or Wahoo devices. Route-Specific Wind Most weather apps give you wind speed for a city. Velo Vane looks at your actual route, calculates the net wind impact along the way, and tells you how much it's working against you or pushing you forward. Sweat Index One score that tells you whether you'll arrive fresh or need a shower. It factors in temperature, humidity, wind, and your effort level so you know how to dress. Clothing Recommendations Tells you exactly what to wear. Base layer, jacket, gloves, cap — whatever the conditions call for based on your departure time and route. Smart Scheduling Find the best time to leave. Velo Vane scans hourly conditions and finds the optimal window for your commute or ride. 7-Day Commute Outlook Plan your week at a glance. Each day is colour-coded by riding conditions, with morning and evening forecasts for your exact route. Safety Alerts Ice risk warnings, high wind alerts, and UV index tracking so you're never caught off guard. Velo Vane Pro (Introductory offer for app launch). One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads. Unlimited saved destinations (gym, school, café — wherever you ride) Wind Rose 7-day polar chart Advanced Sweat Index breakdown All future Pro features included Support the development of new features ### 1.0.0 — 2026-03-27 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*