Originally Posted by
autophage
I think the thing with wind is that you'd have to a have a tailwind that is faster than your speed to have any appreciable effect. If you ride 15 mph, you need a 15 mph tailwind just to "break even".
1. a tailwind is ALWAYS better than the alternatives.
2. A 15mph tailwind is a god send during an 8mph climb.
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