Riding when it is Windy
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Road Warrior
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
Riding when it is Windy
Loving riding my Cherry around these parts of Central Florida. Most often weather. if not raining, is nice and temps are comfortable when not in the high 90's. But, I am near the ocean, and some days it gets very windy.
Admitedly, I'm a relatively new rider coming back to riding after a long sabatical and now, in just about 1 year, I have only a little over 5K on my ride.
I know that at 65 MPH and up I'm going to get some wind on me...that is not a problem. However, with 25 plus MPH winds blowing sometimes with higher gusts, seemingly comming from all directions, I feel somewhat uncomfortable. I find it hard to maintain my line. The wind seems to want to move me all over the road.
So, I was just wondering what kind of good advice might those with much longer saddle time have for riding when its is quite windy?
Hope this isn't just considered a silly newbe query. Thanks in advance.
Admitedly, I'm a relatively new rider coming back to riding after a long sabatical and now, in just about 1 year, I have only a little over 5K on my ride.
I know that at 65 MPH and up I'm going to get some wind on me...that is not a problem. However, with 25 plus MPH winds blowing sometimes with higher gusts, seemingly comming from all directions, I feel somewhat uncomfortable. I find it hard to maintain my line. The wind seems to want to move me all over the road.
So, I was just wondering what kind of good advice might those with much longer saddle time have for riding when its is quite windy?
Hope this isn't just considered a silly newbe query. Thanks in advance.
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Stay loose and never lose your focus. You are obviously referring to joy rides. Much more concerning when you are on a long trip and determined to get to your destination. Relax.
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Ive been on rides where i have been so far learned into the wind Ive felt like I could fall over if the wind just stopped. These are big heavy bikes, unless your into some very serious wind, your not going to get blown off your bike or blown over. Just stay focused and keep your line. You may have to lean a little into it but that is something only you can decide.
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Time in the saddle is the only thing you need, experience tends to quell the fear and nervousness. Only thing I'll suggest is try not to tense up and over control the bike when you find yourself out in the wind, it'll just wear you out and you will make mistakes. Stay loose.
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.... you're welcome
Last edited by groupw; Oct 27, 2018 at 04:23 PM.
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But do be careful when you're stopped. I've been almost blown over when the wind whips up just before it rains. Plant both feet firmly on the ground and hold tight.
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Road Warrior
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Ive been on rides where i have been so far learned into the wind Ive felt like I could fall over if the wind just stopped. These are big heavy bikes, unless your into some very serious wind, your not going to get blown off your bike or blown over. Just stay focused and keep your line. You may have to lean a little into it but that is something only you can decide.
Fucusing...yes I can agree and try to do so, but still I find it difficult to hold my line.
Relaxing, as suggested, while being jostled about is very hard thing for me to do.
Lean into it? That would be OK if it was steady from one direction. The wind off the ocean may be generaly from the East or may be comimng accross land from the West, but will likely change directions dramaticly second by second.
I think I'm getting the picture. There ain't much "Joy" in Joy Riding when it is very windy. So, since most of my riding is simply for the enjoyment of riding, I guess I should limit my riding to less windy days.
