Originally Posted by
robow
What time of year would you be riding? Are you willing to get up and ride at first crack of light to avoid winds as they generally pick up as the air warms up and the day wears on? My first hand experience, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri only.
It would be late spring/early summer to avoid heat in the plains, and be warmer in the Rockies (as much as this is possible). Thanks for the heads up about the ride early issue. I'm more used to that effect with coastal winds, but didn't know it made a difference without an ocean.
FWIW, I'm not usually a morning person, but do start rides pretty early with plans to wind them up by mid afternoon, but having to wind them up early in the afternoon may be an issue for me.
Something to think about.