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Old 05-15-09, 10:33 AM
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palookabutt
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I've given up using wind direction to determine my route. I've had plenty of rides where the wind changed 180 degrees within a few miles, so I just stopped worrying about it.

About the only thing I pay attention to now is the wind forecast. (Yes, the forecast.) Here's the secret: take the forecast wind speed, double it, and you'll be in the ballpark.

The forecast wind direction is another matter. It's really just a random number between 0 and 359, but it's useful if you're having trouble deciding what jersey to wear and you don't have a coin to flip (0-179, choose red; 180-359, choose yellow).
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