I'm right with you, sundial. There's no protection from wind here.

I don't know how windy is too windy for me. I rode today and there were whitecaps on the water, and flags were out straight, so I'm guessing gusts were around 30mph. This was a pretty normal ride. Since most of my regular routes are loops, I get wind from every direction. Good new is, I almost never talk myself out of a ride because it's too windy anymore. I think taking my computer off has helped, since not worrying about my speed has made me more able to relax and not overexert into a headwind. My new bike is also really aerodynamic, so I'm sure that's helped. I no longer swear like a sailor because of the wind, and that's real progress for me!

I do have different routes depending on wind direction. I can never avoid a headwind at some point, but I can plan it so I have more downhills than uphills into the wind.

Tailwinds to you!