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Old 03-12-17, 10:28 AM
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Riding in the wind

Sorry for just a link, but it is a BBC video and I am not sure how to display it (or if I can):

S African cycle race cancelled due to strong winds - BBC News
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Old 03-12-17, 02:58 PM
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Clearly, none of the residents of the 41 were present for that event. They ride head-first into gale-force winds on pretty much every ride. Or so I've read.
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Old 03-12-17, 03:06 PM
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Winds > 100km/h
I'd say the hell with that!

Cape Town Cycle Tour cancelled | Sport24

Lots of video on Youtube, e.g.
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We had a fairly windy day here last week, 35-40 mph, gusting +50. Caught a gust while out...Brought me to a standstill, 2nd time ever. Suckage.
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