jerem@tekgvs.UUCP (Jere Marrs) (07/13/85)
I recently attended the Electronic Materials COnference at the U of C in Boulder, Colorado. To make the trip more interesting, I took my motorcycle. Weather cooperated beautifully with only some cold weather in Montana and Wyoming. However, between Ft. Collins, CO and Cheyenne, WY I encountered some side winds coming down off of the Front Range of the Rockies. I understand that these winds are fairly common judging from the permanent signs along the road saying "Strong Winds Possible." The wind was a steady 30 mph with gusts up to about 50 or more. I heard that on the TV later in Cheyenne. The Winnebarge-oes and trailers were being buffeted and occasionally blown off of the road. I survived OK at about 40 mph in 3rd gear. I wanted to ask the NET if there were any pointers for cyclists encountering strong side winds. Are there any proven techniques? There are a bunch o` you guys out there along the Front Range - whaddya think? Jere M. Marrs Tektronix, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon tektronix!tekgvs!jerem