Question

You have planned a cycling competition with friends. On the day of the race, it is very windy. What can you do to give yourself an edge? ​

Answer 1

A 20mph wind is enough to make small trees sway and is very obvious on a bike. It's seldom hazardous per se, but if it makes you feel unsafe then leave the bike at home. At 30mph, the wind makes cycling quite difficult, even for the more experienced cyclist. Winds in excess of 40 or 50 mph are gales.