g'day! we get some bad winds here too. I finally decided to ride in them anyway( as the headwinds are like riding hills) but, there ARE days when you should just stick to off road paths and such.
I nearly blew over! I was at angle for most of the ride.
Sadly, I did fall, by being blown over and get road rash somewhat, but only after I had stopped. Got to be careful not to get blown over at lights, reaching for buttons!!
My cycle comp doesnt work at moment but I had a few guys( nice bikes, big thighs, pro gear) ride past me like I was going backwards!! Somewhat demoralizing,except their thighs were the size of my waist!
Lane Armstrong got strong he says, riding flats in texas in wind.