The wind

I really never expected the wind to play such a part in the efficiency of a day out. 
As I cycled yeaterday I felt I was doing OK... it was surprisingly calm... for a moment - obviously in hindsight I was cycling with the wind. As I turned a corner the it changed from a tail wind to the side and head winds and oh my.... everything was against me. My hands began to chill along with my face and the effort to cycle was quite a challenge.

These are such simple things to learn and be aware of but until you do them it is all a part of the learning process... I am learning everyday. On and off the bike.

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