Higher wind velocity- what can you ride safely?

[SadieKate]

A pretty good way to estimate wind speed.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale

[maillotpois]

A pretty good way to estimate wind speed.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale

That is really interesting - thanks! I think a lot of times people overestimate wind. I'd almost say that it feels stronger when you are riding a bike than walking because you're so much more vulnerable to its effects.

[nuliajuk]

I know I can manage gusts up to 80 km/hour, because I survived a time trial in those conditions many years ago. Slowest time trial ever - one young participant sat in the ditch and cried after it took her 2.5 hours to complete it.

[lovelygamer]

It averages 15-25 here often and I can't stand it. I hate winds. Being a larger cyclist, I'd rather have a cross than head wind. I feel like I'm slowed to a snails pace in head winds no matter how hard I push. I had to stop yesterday one time because I pedaled so hard I was getting a pain in my side and I was slowed to a near stop. I sometimes wonder what cars that pass me think-watching me sluice through the air so awkwardly.