That wind is ALWAYS a killer. What's worse is the shaming look of the riders going in the other direction when you're struggling to make 5mph and they are coasting along with their arms flailing through the air. But that's what makes the ride so sweet when the tables turn and the wind is at YOUR back!
I work for the Town of Oyster Bay and I am going to suggest that they carry a few bike parts at the snack bar. Aside from tubes and patch kits, what else would you guys suggest?