Originally Posted by tarwheel

Today is my last bike commute as I'm retiring tomorrow and will need to drive so I can clear out my office. The morning ride was tough, with temperatures about 30 F and a stiff NW wind. It was a slow commute due to the cold, wind and my legs still tired from a long ride on Saturday. (My annual birthday ride, 63 miles this year!) Unfortunately, the ride home is likely to be just as tough as I'll be riding into the wind most of the way and the forecast is calling for 30 mph gusts.