Winds where I ride are often in the mid 30s with gusts in the mid 40s to 55 MPH. The tends to happen in the spring and sometimes in the fall. If the wind is below 20 MPH sustained it's a calm day!

Riding area is flat with virtually no trees or buildings where I ride. So it's almost always windy, but we have NO hills to speak of. This year I rode some mountains for the first time. Grades as high as 20%, don't know which is worse, winds or climbing. I'm really used to the winds so the climbing was a bit nerve racking but I did it.

I have been knocked to the ground once when turning around against the wind. But it's nice with the wind at your back....strong crosswinds are the most difficult for me. Seems like I really strain by holding onto the bike in a strong crosswind.