When is the wind too strong?

[TsPoet]

It's official, I'm a wimp.
You guys are my windy heroes, I'll just cheer you on.

[BeeLady]

OK OK - weather predicts 10 mph winds tommorrow and I was considering putting off my ride but after seeing the posts from you dedicated cyclists I realize I can't wimp out. I had a bad wind experience some months ago and really rode way past my comfort zone. Don't want to do that again for awhile.

It use to be hills - but hills have a downside where I can recover if needed. Hills are my friend now. But wind, depending on my relation to it, can just go on and on and on and wear me out. I'll remember the wind tunnel comparison next time (tomorrow?) and just be glad I'm not being billed by the minute for my headwind.

[cosc]

The wind in SD probably averages 20 or so. The road bike I bought last summer seems to blow around too much in a crosswind. Mabe my thicker spokes and v-shaped rims contribute to this problem. Anyone have any experience with how rims and spoke can affect handling of a bike.

[violette]

If I'm peddling forward but am going backwards, it's a sign to park the bike!

Another Smart$#@ !!

[missymaya]

The end of winter and through spring here usually gets really windy, gusts up to 30+, especially as the day goes on. Once, I decided to go riding on the road on this beautiful but what I thought was a slightly windy day.There was a pretty tough cross wind and I thought "I can do it, this is nothing" then, I reached down for some water and the wind hit me and off the road I went (well my bike actually) I went the opposite direction, skidding across the pavement. Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic or I would be road pancake I road home slowly with a bruised ego and bloody knees and elbows. Now, I stick to the paths on windy days! Mother nature tought me a thing or 2 that day!