The forecasters called for a windy day, and for once they didn't exaggerate. I battled a 15-20 mph headwind riding to work in the morning, but that was nothing compared to the afternoon. Winds were gusting up to the mid-40s, and some of those gusts felt like they hit me. My bike was actually pushed sideways several times, and riding into headwinds was like hitting a steep uphill. Fortunately the winds were mostly crosswinds and tailwinds on my afternoon commute, and I made great time.

I'm sure my commute was nothing compared to what some of you Midwesterners face on a regular basis, but it was the windiest day I've had in 4 years of bike commuting.