DieVlieg Posted August 8, 2014 Share Yup this year they are on Q here in Gauteng. This morning the wind was howling and thank my behind I was not cycling. Doing my usual route would have seen me very late for work. Hill training has it's benefits, right. How beneficial is it to train in wind. Seeing as time is limited I know that my distance will go down in the next few weeks if it continues to blow outside. Wanted to do my 130 km tomorrow but fear that dream might just fade away when I wake up tomorrow. How do you guys handle the wind and training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted August 8, 2014 Share Fortunately it's never windy in CPT ... Mads, Skubarra, Maniax and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr1 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Ride out with the wind and have someone pick you up where you finish Gen, PoiZoNouZ and HOEKVLAG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffie Posted August 8, 2014 Share Head down and power up! Slightly lower cadence. I love riding in the wind! I am not strong on the climbs but enjoy riding in the wind because most guys seem to suffer and hate it. GaryvdM, Mads, Loose cog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted August 8, 2014 Share Where is this CPT you speak of? Maniax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted August 8, 2014 Share IDT is how i do it.. wind scares me .. and it's hectic here atm and because it's so flat here there is no shelter from it But when I do ride in it.. I make damn sure I stay behind hubby. Edited August 8, 2014 by Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Ride out with the wind and have someone pick you up where you finish Give this man a Bells! Super Sywurm, gtr1, HOEKVLAG and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieVlieg Posted August 8, 2014 Share Ride out with the wind and have someone pick you up where you finish Die vrou gan vir my lag oor daai een LOOK695 and gtr1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferChild Posted August 8, 2014 Share I hate riding in the wind at the best of times, but you won't be able to choose the weather on race day so you might as well get used to riding in the wind.Just see it as additional resistance trianing, and remember to keep your mouth closed for any flying foreign objects in those strong gusts of wind... SilverRider, Jva and Help.Me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 8, 2014 Share Ride out with the wind and have someone pick you up where you finish I still want to do this one day when the Southeaster is blowing blue murder. Ride up the west coast road as far and as fast as I can go and see how far I can get in 1 big go. Then phone the wife to come and fetch me. Wannabe and TopFuel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 8, 2014 Share Hi Alex,We have some ugly wind here in Ladysmith as well. I don't mind it because you only battle 1/2 of the way.I just select a nice low gear and spin my way along. My feeling is that even a bum outing is better than no outing at all.Have a great weekendSarge arendoog and Loose cog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kall Posted August 8, 2014 Share I still want to do this one day when the Southeaster is blowing blue murder. Ride up the west coast road as far and as fast as I can go and see how far I can get in 1 big go. Then phone the wife to come and fetch me. good chance you could end up in Springbok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted August 8, 2014 Share Hi Alex,We have some ugly wind here in Ladysmith as well. I don't mind it because you only battle 1/2 of the way.I just select a nice low gear and spin my way along. My feeling is that even a bum outing is better than no outing at all.Have a great weekendSargeAnd for those without gears? Edited August 8, 2014 by François Marais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted August 8, 2014 Share My feeling is that even a bum outing is better than no outing at all. Good point.! It's always easier to ride into the wind early in a ride so try and plan routes accordingly.Tailwinds back home are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted August 8, 2014 Share And take some extra water with you. I always use a 1/3 more fluids riding in heavy winds Jakkals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazshell Posted August 8, 2014 Share Hi Alex,We have some ugly wind here in Ladysmith as well. I don't mind it because you only battle 1/2 of the way.I just select a nice low gear and spin my way along. My feeling is that even a bum outing is better than no outing at all.Have a great weekendSargeIf that is the case, why does it always seem to blow in your face in The Argus? Jakkals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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