Pretty strong winds today (30 mph with 40 mph gusts) on my 50 mile ride going South in the hills behind Oakland, it was blowing every which way and very hard to predict!
Fortunately on the way back the wind was from behind and on flat roads more or less--unfortunately it was raining and the last 20 miles or so were wet--fortunately my fenders helped keep me a little drier.
With fenders you do not get your rear end soaking wet and the front fender keeps the water from spraying into your face!
Last edited by VNA; 11-30-12 at 10:55 AM.