Comments on: Blown Away

By: Darryl

Darryl — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:09:00 +0000

Yeah, it sure has been blowing the past couple weeks….but I am from Saskatchewan, where the wind really knows how to blow so I’m used to it. I definitely don’t like it, and hoping it calms down again soon.

I think it is because you are riding faster that it’s hitting you harder this year. We need you to come over to Loving the Bike and tell us about your weight loss story.

Darryl

By: Allison Peacock

Allison Peacock — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0000

Great topic! I’m having a lot more trouble in the wind lately. Last year it didn’t bother me. And suddenly since I’ve lost 20 pounds I can’t seem to get down a hill without having the wits scared out of me by a wind shear. Even in low, light winds I seem to notice a difficulty controlling my bike. Not sure whether it’s a change in my equilibrium, or if it’s just because I’m riding faster this year. The wind is a real challenge right now!

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:10:00 +0000

You can call me adorable any day you like…thanks for that. Thanks for stopping by…it’s always a good omen when Shebicycles pays a visit.

By: Shebicycles

Shebicycles — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:28:00 +0000

You are so adorable on video, D! I think you sent that same wind our way – it’s been pretty blustery here over the past few days. I also think it does make drivers a little nervous to approach/pass a cyclist and who is being buffeted about by a crosswind – the more passing distance the better, and your tips are right on the money.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:50:00 +0000

Yeah, I hope there are some strong wind blowing you East this week. Ride strong and I’ll see you in a few days.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:49:00 +0000

I’ve never ridden out Manor before…..actually, I might have once years ago. All I know is you and I have to get on the bikes together one day soon.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:48:00 +0000

Since you are a giant compared to me, do you still feel the wind knocking you around? I’m curious as to if there is a difference.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:47:00 +0000

Great to hear from you, Kathleen. It’s good to see you out there in the wind, even though you’re new to cycling. If you can make it through a ride in strong wind, you can do anything.

Darryl

By: Kathleen Gillies

Kathleen Gillies — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:24:00 +0000

Just returned from a bike ride on a mixed use park– lots of runners, few bikes, families, walkers and some dog-walkers. Anyhow, the first 2 miles were great! Mostly because the wind was at my back. Turned around to ride back and I felt like I was moving in slow motion. The North wind was fierce. I was a little too much on the side of the trail and was blown off course into a snowbank– a little embarrassing, in a skirt no less (TG for leggings). Got back on and just focused on my thigh and butt muscles to move forward. I truly feel it should count as resistance training. The lower gears were mostly useless. I’m a newbie so am not well versed in bike gears, just adjust them to where I find the most effectiveness. I had the left side at 3 and the right at about 7. I made it on wheels back to the park entrance. My dh was running and said the wind slowed his time down as well. What I learned: I should have worn a hat that covered my ears to decrease the roar of the wind and to not ride too close to the side of the trail.

By: Torsten Weirich

Torsten Weirich — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:46:00 +0000

Dude, you forgot your wind block! Days like this is when I try to find more protected (from the wind) routes. Cross-winds are especially dangerous on bridges and overpasses. You could get blown over the railing if you’re not careful.