Yes, the wind was pretty strong here in New England. I headed out for a 9 AM ride with friends, since my husband was painting some woodwork we had done. It was about 57 when I left, so I had arm warmers, knee warmers, and a vest on. Got to my friends and it felt great to be riding in refreshing weather instead of humidity and heat. I don't like wind either and one gust almost knocked me off of my bike! I did take the vest and arm warmers off after 4 miles. We rode a familiar route, all of my favorite streets in Acton, Boxborough, and Stow. It's a rolling route, with one little climb near my old house. I was able to stay with my friend's husband for about 3/4 of the ride. Then the little climb got to me and I couldn't keep up (he is really strong and about 10 years younger). He left us to do a long climb that we didn't want to do, so we headed back to her house. I decided to ride at my own speed and not slow for my friend; then when we were almost back i saw some other friends who were walking, so I stopped and chatted and eventually all 3 of us caught up and were riding together. There were lots of riders out today enjoying the weather. 23.5 miles, average 15.3.
I had to pass a tandem recumbent in my car going up Strawberry Hill Rd. on the curve. That was scary!