Then don't - muscle it that is. In a tough headwind I'll usually just gear down and spin. I don't try to make time or speed, I just concentrate on holding my line and keeping my legs relaxed. Also watch out for your shoulders, arms, & jaws - make sure you aren't tensing up coz you're fighting such a strong wind. If you ride a road bike, try going into the drops and keeping yourself as small as possible, it helps with the buffeting. Another thing I try and do if at all possible on windy days like that is elevate my legs as soon as possible after the ride - it seems to help with the fatigue and the recovery. Does it get any better?? I don't know - I've posted this here before: New Mexico doesn't even post a high wind warning until the gusts are over 50 mph and pretty much every day in the spring is a windy day. My lunchtime ride today was 24 mph winds with 39 mph wind gusts. I think of headwinds like I think of hills, they're something you work with coz the flipside - the tailwind - is Awesome!!!!