weekend rides - the fable of the turtle and the hare

[Biciclista]

I rode! In a fashion, that is Winds were high yesterday afternoon but couldn't resist warm temps and sun...winds were FAR too strong for me though - at least in the wind-swept cornfields. As soon as I hit my first cross-wind I knew I was out of my depth and changed my route to get back to my car. Wind even pushed me into the other lane! Almost 30 minutes in the wind, and another 45 in a wind-protected nature preserve park.

You were awesome! I know how good it must have felt to know you weren't the last one in!

wow, that's scary wind!

[Catrin]

wow, that's scary wind!

I do not know what the wind gusts were yesterday - but they forecast 22mph winds. Today they are forecasting wind gusts of 45 mph There was a male cyclist who passed me who seemed to be suffering far less. However he was bigger/heavier than I so perhaps that helps? I am quite sure that my riding position does work against me in a headwind though, but that is life

My 'pre-church' ride this morning was quite tame in comparison - though I had a lot more clothes on!

[ladyicon]

What a great ride report !!!! I did 20 miles in a headwind with big gusts, it was also cold and cloudy. This was my first ride with my new Specialized carbon pro shoes, and of course new cleats. I am very sore today, I guess new cleats were not adjusted properly.