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Old 11-05-18, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyCyclist
I distinctly remember an out-and-back where I fought a brutal head wind for n distance and thought "no problem - enjoy 25+mph on the way back". When I returned to that point, the wind had shifted 180 degrees and was again directly in my face

Maybe if I had left an hour earlier (or later), I would have caught a tail wind both times
Were you clipping along at 25mph??

Seriously, I know what that’s like. At a certain point of the day the winds shift. Also, when riding a route with a tall hill or embankment it can funnel and shift wind direction. And usually when on the way back from a tough ride.
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