I went on a nice 30mile ride today, but fought like hell for the first 15 because of a strong headwind. I was able to muscle through, but a full 2-3 clicks lower than usual.

It was pretty much head-on, so staying up wasn't much of a problem.

I tried to maintain a decent cadence, but I often find it easier to just gear up and pedal slower in the wind.

Am I alone here?

Any advice from any of you unfortunate enough to live in the great plains like I do?


Mountains and hills of any type just eat my lunch, but I think the wind is every bit as tough to negotiate..

The good news?

I made record time back home!....so much nicer than fighting your way on the return flight, IMO.