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WIND Riding on windy days is almost a guarantee for the MidWest, and how often are you going with the wind? It's usually a side wind or a strong head wind. Here are a couple tips for riding in stronger winds; Relax - Keep your grip on the handlebars firm but not too tight. Keep your knees against the tank for balance, although if you are struggling with a very strong cross wind you can slightly lean your knee out, on the side the wind is coming from, to act like a sail and pull you into the wind. Counter steer, lean into the wind. Make sure you have good eye protection as extra debris could be flying around. Sunglasses, although meet the eye protection required by most states, will they withstand any type of impact? If not you could get shattered fragments in your eyes. Clothing - Try to stay away from baggy or extra loose clothing that could catch the wind causing extra drag which could affect your balance. Stay hydrated - If it’s very warm out the wind can have the opposite effect of wind chills causing you to dehydrate. There's more but these are just a few. No matter when or where you are riding remember, RWP Ride Safe Practice Often Scott Grabowski |
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