how a good headwind can totally sap your energy. went out to ride a familiar loop today, albeit later in the morning than usual so i knew the wind would be blowin. first half of the loop was into the headwind.....hammered away praying for the upcoming tailwind. hit the halfway point, and even with the tailwind coming home was totally drained after a ride i usually do with ease. funny how the energy taken out of you from a headwind is never totally made up for by the returning tailwind.

i must say i love riding in tucson....but this time of year if you're not up bright and early you're in for a long, blustery day.