There have definitely been a few blustery days, but one stands way out in my mind....

This was about 3 years ago. I was riding to a client's place that was called away suddenly and their house was left unsecured and pets needed tending to on top of that. It was dangerous winter near blizzard outside, but fido and kitty needed food & water & medication. So, i set out, and i kept getting buffeted from the side with 19 degree snowy air at around 20 mph with gusts. Then i had to turn and the turn had me facing directly into the icy wind, snow and all, and i was going about 18 mph. I thought the small bits of exposed skin on my face (couldn't be helped) were frozen and about to fall off.

Just thinking about that ride makes me shiver.

- Andy