Originally Posted by
Wheever
Tail winds are a myth.
^^this^^
Rode a tour last month, big loop in eastern NC & down the Outer Banks. Second day over 50 miles right into a NNE headwind. No problem, tomorrow I'm headed south. Next day wind shifted directly out of the east so I was hit broadside for over 50 miles. Following day I turn SW. Yep, wind shifted to SW & for the next two days I rode right into the wind. Okay, last day I'm headed NNW so at least the wind will be sort of quartering from the rear. Nope, shifted west and hit me broadside for the last 45 miles.
Meh, wind is part of riding. It has no malicious intent, no conscience, no will of its own. It's just there, like hills. You just look at it as part of the overall picture and keep pedaling.