I aint never known a night like it!

[Mugshot]

Worst commute yet tonight. Wind was gusting at 52 mph, actually I think it may have been more than that at some points as the weather station isn't at the top of the hill I've got to climb! But whereas normally it's aimed at my right temple tonight it was straight down my throat, which only added to the issues when I turn left on the home stretch as I then had a vicious cross wind to contend with for the last couple of miles.The lashing rain didn't help much either.
I was in granny for around half of my trek tonight, I don't normally use it at all, and managed to come home with an average of only just over 9mph, giving me my official slowest commute by some margin.
Can't remember the last time I shouted "BBBBHHHHHHAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR" at the weather as one huge gust threatened to blow me back up the hill I'd just had to pedal all the way down.
On a plus point, if it keeps up like this I'm going to be super fit by next spring

 

[Hip Priest]

Can't beat a bit of resistance training.

 

[Matthew_T]

The strongest wind I have encountered recently was yesterday. I went out for an evening ride at about 8.30 to get home for 9.30. I headed along the coast and when I reached the local RNLI station (they were outside doing something) all the sand started to blow in my face. After that the wind started to pick up more and more, I was barely doing 7mph! I eventually got to where I headed south, so it created a massive side wind! Going along the river path, my front wheel kept lifting off the ground and I had a hard time not falling into the steep verges on either side.

On my way back, I easily coasted along at 20mph and after I stopped at a set of lights, I went for it and reached 30. I really felt like I could do more but the road condition wasnt great and when it smoothed out I was a bit tired so slowed to 25. I really could have hit 35/40 down that road so I was pretty disappointed at myself.