Since climbing is non existent here in SW FL, I am thankful for the winds we have. Riding on the top of the bars and also standing in highest gear while going into the wind are great strength and character builders. Guess I have a hate/love relationship with the wind since I hate while riding but love the end results.

Wind during my early morning rides are worst of all, not so much in the velocity actually blowing but just because they are there and I really prefer easy dark riding. Last Saturday I got out at 12:08AM and the winds were 10mph to 20mph so the chances of riding 100 miles in the dark by 6:00AM were quashed right away, but I did manage 81 miles. This Saturday will be another attempt at a dark ride 100 miles so hoping for lighter winds. If I make the 100 miles then I should be able to complete 150 miles total for the day instead of last Saturday's 140 miles.