Yep, there is plenty one can train for other than racing! Can't pretend that I am actually that devoted that I have a training regiment, but I realized that the weather the past few days has been very similar to conditions I can expect on a tour I am doing this summer, so I saw it as an opportunity to go out and try out some clothing and riding.

I pretty much learned if I have do deal with a 30MPH headwind for more than 5 miles, I'm fairly screwed Then again, I also learned that perhaps a bigger issue than the headwind is small debris that gets tossed everywhere. Finally, Machka's advice, while seemingly simple, is quite brilliant!