Wind weenie

[emily_in_nc]

I did end up going for an hour-long bike ride today during my lunch break (I work at home on Mondays). It was nearly 80 out there with sunshine and Carolina blue skies, so I couldn't resist, wind be damned!

Well, it was GUSTY out there. And the pollen was visibly blowing around, which bothered my eyes at times, even with sunglasses on. There were times when the wind would gust, and I had to really fight to hold a line. But in between gusts, it wasn't bad at all. Overall I was a little slower than my usual slow speed, but nothing that significant thanks to the sections on which I had a tailwind!

When I got home, I checked the current wind speed/gusts for Chapel Hill, and it said 9 mph for speed (which seemed low) and 30 mph gusts (that's more like it). It's supposed to get even crazier later today into tonight and tomorrow morning, with tornado watches, possible thunderstorms, and a high only in the 50s tomorrow, so I am glad I rode when I did!

[jenniferh]

The wind keeps me home. I'm in flat, flat, flat Texas and there have been several rides where the wind at my side has cause me trouble staying straight up on my bike. Once I was very close to being blown over. It's frustrating. I really want to ride. Not fight the wind to keep going forward when it is pushing me sideways.

[Tri Girl]

Rode 40 miles today- winds were sustained at 30 today with gusts up to 45. I almost got blown over a couple times. If I didn't ride in the wind I'd never ride from December through November.

[Catrin]

Rode 40 miles today- winds were sustained at 30 today with gusts up to 45. I almost got blown over a couple times. If I didn't ride in the wind I'd never ride from December through November.

Wow, those are some pretty strong winds and I am in awe of you! I would ride this afternoon if'en my quads weren't complaining a tad from my 29 miles yesterday. That isn't very far, but the weather has kept me from riding consistently since I got back on the bike in March. Going for a gentle hike this afternoon with a friend, and back to my usual routine tomorrow.

It is hard to pay attention to my body as I really want to ride this afternoon, but learned my lesson last year about not allowing my legs to rest!