Drafting, drafting, drafting!!! If at all possible, ride with at least one other person and take turns pulling. You'll recover some while drafting and can take turns bearing the brunt of the wind. The more people the better.

Other than that, get tucked down into the drops if you can. No loose jackets or vests flapping in the wind slowing you down.

Always remember that while it sucks to ride in the wind, it is making you stronger. That windy ride may not go very fast, but others will be even faster than they would have, had you not ever ridden in the wind.

And finally, just make a decision that you're just going to have to deal with the wind. It will suck. But you will do it. And you will be proud of yourself that you did!

I just came home sluggishly slow in the cold wind by myself yesterday after dropping off the group ride. Wasn't feeling so great, but sure would have gone faster had I the energy to stay with them and draft. I feel your pain! We get some crazy wind where I live.