Generally, the cyclist finds the wind to be againsterly. Even a trip which follows a 360 degree circular route will frequently involve a wind that constantly frustrates progress. However, this afternoon's ride was the exception that proves the rule. Cycling west from Perth was like riding with my braces nailed to a tree; it seemed to take constant effort to make any distance at all. I rode out about 12 miles or so before turning off the main road and heading down towards the "back" road. And when I eventually reached that road and turned east for home - wow! All I did was sit up as big as I could and the wind took me more or less all the way back to Perth. I think I only pedalled for about a few hundred yards up one or two little slopes.
For "fitness" purposes I shall claim today's ride as 25 miles. The log won't show that I only pedalled half it. A kindly wind at last!
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