I'm a wimp in the wind. My hubby and I went out for a 75 mile day ride, but ended up holed up in a gas station till the 30 to 55 mph crosswinds went down. My dh was holding his own pretty good while I was being blown around. I couldn't even walk my bike upright. Tumbleweeds were obstacles to be reckoned with too. Living in the plains should toughen me up for the winds. Mabe I need a heavy hybrid like my dh's bike.