Yep, was on the Brompton with the big bag on the front. Was like riding into a brick wall. At one set of lights, I swear I would go backwards if I wasn’t hanging on the brakes
Uphill headwind made me about as near to being stopped as possible at one point. Was raining half the way and my main rear light lead pulled out and I didn’t notice.
Tailwind on the way home
I’ve ridden in for the last two days and will be riding in again later today. Routes that are usually sheltered but also climbs have become headwind battles. 30mph road descents have seen several downshifts just to keep moving forward. I have now began to swear and shout at the wind, like Rab C Nesbitt, and yes it doesn’t stop the wind but makes you feel better. I am bloody knackered though. I consider these challenges to be more mental training than physical. Don’t get that in a gym.
Not too bad on the way to work in Sheffield which probably means the wind was mostly behind.
Some hail stones pinged the helmet liner/ear cover and left a ringing sound for a few pedal strokes!