Originally Posted by
DnvrFox
Pretty much around here, if I don't ride in the wind I don't ride. So, I just figure it is a really long hill, hope the wind doesn't change directions so that on the way back I can pretend I am going downhill. But, I agree - there is a strong psychological component. But, it does not cause me to hate life. Just lucky, I guess.
I'm basically in the same position living on the coast of North Carolina. One thing that I've noticed is that I tend to try to pedal harder into a head wind. I think I do this pretty much on a subconsious level. Regardleess, it tires me quicker. When I force myself to maintain a doable cadence and just accept what the wind will give, seems to keep me sane and not completely worn out.