Help riding in the wind

[whippetgirl]

I need some advice riding in the wind. Especially downhill. Today I rode over the altamont pass (in No. Cal. and yes, the site of a very famous rock concert long ago) and it was very windy. It was my first time up there and even though I knew it would be windy, I freaked out. My problem was more pronounced on the downhills where, at faster speeds,I felt pushed around. So I slowed down as I didn't feel very safe at a faster pace. The uphills were exhausting of course, but I need some advice on the downhills!Thanks for your help!

[mimitabby]

I'm not a real fast rider, but i've done the same as you when it's windy. I slow down. Then the wind can't push me as far!

[luv'nAustin]

You could try hugging the top tube with your knees.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Also hunker yourself down more- you'll present less wind resistance.

[whippetgirl]

yes, I ride in the drops, try to pedal while feathering the brakes. But,when the wind pushes should you just go with it a little or should you brake more?

[mimitabby]

if the wind is pushing you into traffic, or into a ditch, i'd say slow down because you don't want to go there

[CR400]

I have at least once on a ride had a very strong cross wind that kept knocking me off my line into traffic. So I started to lean into the wind slightly. In fact at one point I was actually hoping that the wind wouldn't die down or I'd fall over into the ditch. This may not work so well if you are light weight.