Cycling in the wind

Anyone who has been in Iceland would tell you the same: the wind is relentless and gusting unpredictably. That's OK, it just adds even more challenge to our adventure. The secret is to go prepared, so here are some good tips to know before facing "The Wind"...

1-Get small and areo In order to reduce the wind resistance, it is important to cut down on your own ‘drag’. In an average rider plus bike, the rider makes up about 80 per cent of the drag. Imagine your body like a flag in the wind – because that’s basically what you are.

2- Make sure your clothes are not acting as a wind break The worst is to have a jacket half zipped up billowing out the back. It is better to have the jacket flapping around than half zipped up to catch the wind and act as a parachute.

3- Improve quality of group riding If you have chance to ride with a group (like us), this is the moment to strengthen group solidarity!! Take some shelter from headwind. Taking it in turns and forming effective paceline. Don’t let gaps appear or let anyone drop off. Stronger riders can take longer turns.

4- Don't be frustrated (for sure the most important!) It's totally a mind set issue. Get resolved to the fact that it will not be a "fast" ride. It is a mind set you need to get into, so just laugh at how bad it sucks!

In any case, regardless the Iceland wind with or against us, we will do what Bob Dylan says:

"The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind. The answer is blowin' in the wind. "

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