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Old 06-15-11 | 02:01 PM
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Bikes: Monark sportser 1970, Monark sportser 1970ish, Monark folder, Mustand 1985, Monark Tempo 1999, Monark 318 1975, Crescent 319 1979, Crescent 325 c:a 1965, Crescent Starren 2002 (hybrid/sport), Nordstjernan 1960`s cruiser.

Originally Posted by rnorris
Best ways I've found to live with the wind:

-Ride very early or very late in the day, these times tend to be calmer. Get familiar with your environs; wind tends to favor valleys that channel and accelerate it.

-I take to the MTB on really windy days and do forest rides. With careful selection I can even find a good canyon route oriented such that it provides a tailwind on the uphill leg.
Agree, thats one method allthough it limits other aspects such as light and warmth. If it aint tailwind out on the plains (where my training ground´s at), wind always sucks!
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