Originally Posted by EKW in DC

Got all excited about yesterday afternoon's tailwind (20-25 mph), only to have my leg cramp up a little over 3 miles (out of 7) in, so I took the rest of the ride easy. Disappointing. And weird, cuz it was the first time in over a year of commuting that I've had any sort of pain or muscle issues. Oh well. Ate a few bananas when I got home and drank lots of water, and the leg's feeling back to normal today. At least I cramped up a little with a tailwind. Made easier pedaling possible, as opposed to a vicious headwind.