Originally Posted by
Patriot1
Cool photo and nice bike! Grew up in the Catskill Mountains...Spring was always a welcome sight.
Thanks! It has been such a long winner this year. Or maybe it just seems that way because I've been so desperate to get out on the roads and ifo the trainer lol.
Originally Posted by
BeachBunny
Hi. Nice pic. I’m a newbie too. Sounds like we’re at the same place. I do 10 miles in the mornings trying to build up my strength and endurance. This time of year in Florida we tend to have light winds with the occasional brief, stronger gust. They surprise me sometimes and I get blown around a little bit.
Hi there! I was surprised at first as well. Especially with the side winds. Hold on and pedal through lol. Pretty cool we're about at the same point. Would love to hear updates about your progress!
Originally Posted by
mennov
I've been fighting wind and rain on a daily basis and every day I think I hate this wind. But than you go home and the wind is behind you and giving you a push in the right direction. That is a great feeling. We dont have mountains so cant really compare.
I rode in the light rain yesterday myself. I agree when it's not a direct hit from the wind is actually kinda nice!
Originally Posted by
Milton Keynes
No they're not. It's just that the tailwind you're looking forward to on the return trip changes direction.
Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
I think it's a reference to the observation, "There are no such things as tailwinds, there's headwinds, and there's good days." When we're cruising effortlessly down the road, we'd rather chalk it up to our superior conditioning, than to think we're getting help from the wind.
Makes sense!