Originally Posted by
MinnMan
Yes, there is a big perceived difference between a steady headwind and a very gusty headwind. When you're working against, say, a steady 12 MPH headwind, it slows you down but you put down whatever power you desire and accept the speed results you get. But a 12 MPH wind with sudden 30 MPH gusts is something else again.
Ot this (present conditions in Minneapolis at this moment):
