I guess that it must be true that riding in the wind makes you stronger. We have had a very windy winter and spring, almost relentless. Finally we've had a few calm days the past couple of weeks and my commuting speeds have jumped. Had my fastest morning commute ever on my new route last week, with a tailwind that day, and I shattered that record this morning -- without a tailwind. It was warm and very muggy, so I was drenched in sweat when I got to work, but it felt good blowing out the pipes. I wasn't able to ride yesterday, so it also helped that my legs were well rested.