What's worse than not having a tailwind....

[LizardEye]

It's having a tailwind but not realising it.

So you're cruising along at 20+ thinking, "hey, I'm pretty fit"

Then you get to that last bit of your commute that's in the opposite direction, and realise that the reason you were cruising at 20+ is that you had 10+ worth of help.

Illusions shattered.

 

[Panter]

I get this a lot.
Buzzing along thinking "I'm really flying here," only to find out it's an unannounced tailwind

 

[Adasta]

It's having a tailwind but not realising it.

So you're cruising along at 20+ thinking, "hey, I'm pretty fit"

Then you get to that last bit of your commute that's in the opposite direction, and realise that the reason you were cruising at 20+ is that you had 10+ worth of help.

Illusions shattered.

I did that the other day. I destroyed everyone in my wake. Then, on the return, I fought the wind. It was tough.

 

[SportMonkey]

I almost only ever have headwinds. Flipping work route.

 

[BSRU]

Thinking you've left the handbrake on but on investigation realise you don't have one.

 

[LizardEye]

Thinking you've left the handbrake on but on investigation realise you don't have one.

Ah yes , that's the other one - "my brakes must be sticking".... er, no they're not!

 

[Bman]

Being overtaken by leaves and other things blowing around in the wind.?

 

[Moodyman]

Getting overtaken by joggers/runners up long hills.

 

[Tynan]

well yes but as long as you still pass everyone else you're still a winner, it's all relative

even a firm tailwind is quite hard to detect while the slightest waft of headwind is instantly scowled at

 

[cyberknight]

Into a headwind with freezing rain ..

 

[Bicycle]

That classic moment when you're doing 80-ish on a Motorway, right up close to a truck, waiting to whip out and pass it as soon as there's a car's-length gap in the outside lane.

Next thing you know, the truck's braking (while you were inserting a CD) and you get latte all over your best linen suit.

You also get the contents of your brie, basil & tomato ciabatta all over the steering wheel and cigarette ash on the dash.

To make it even worse, it's one of those freezing mornings when you're in a major rush, so you only have a small square of windscreen de-iced. Side windows and mirrors are still semi-opaque too, because the de-misters are taking their time.

Now isn't that just the most annoying thing?

And cyclists think they have problems.....