Originally Posted by
topflightpro
My first ride on a real road, I was hauling - cruising at around 25 mph. I thought I was awesome, a natural. Then I turned around to come back. That's when I found out about the tail wind I'd had. .
I have done that so many times

I'll think "Man, my legs are feeling good today, I'me definitely getting stronger", then turn around to come back.