Live in the Delta. Wind can be a killer here. Takes ALL the fun out of riding for me. And I agree with your assessment about NOT counting on that tailwind. Happened to me once. Rode LONG way into wind, counting on that tailwind for return trip. And guess what? Bout mile on return trip wind changed 180 degrees and blew even harder! Got off and walked for awhile that day. FIRM beliver in checking forecast before riding now-a-days.