Haha--you'd've loved Death Valley this weekend. 50+mph sustained winds through some places. I was pedaling hard in my 39-28 DOWN an 8% grade, and still wasn't able to get above 10mph. It was completely ridiculous!
Every pitcher of blessing contains a shotglass of curse, and vice-versa. If you think the wind is bad here, just move to Nebraska or North Dakota. It will make our sultry breezes feel like the gentle whisperings of an angel by comparison.