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Cloggy · 11-09-2007, 01:08 PM

What a ride into work this morning, it was blowing a gale. Just to make things extra wild a lot of rain thrown in for good measure.
As you can imagine Holland doesn't have much cover in the form of hills & mountains to take the sting out of it. I had to really lean into the wind blowing from the North West, just when I got it balanced right a truck would pass me in the other direction, (on my windward side) throwing me off balance.
The closer I got to my work the more exposed it got (I work on the coast), making things even more exciting.
I must admit it was quite good fun but you had to keep your wits about you, especially as there were plenty of strewn twigs/sticks on the road.

At my work I could see the full blown storm as I look out over the water, it was wild.

Apparently today the tide was at its highest in several years (3.5 meter above the average height), and then with the waves to boot it was really impressive.

Well at least it was enviromentally friendly with all the recently built wind-parks around this area.

Unfortunately the ride home was much calmer, it had dropped to a strong wind.

I heard that the UK was going to get some of it as well, how did it go over there.
were you on shift Johnathan?

Bo67 · 11-09-2007, 09:52 PM

Where I live in Idaho it's about 85% mountains. Unfortunately I live in an 85 mile wide valley (Treasure Valley). The winds come down the mountain slopes smack dab onto where I live and commute. Summertime gusts are 30-40 MPH daily and always a cross-wind it seems. Not bad once you get used to it and it keeps the tires wearing pretty evenly. Not much rain here but when it does it adds to the fun

mikebike · 11-10-2007, 05:04 AM

Bo....
I rode my bicycle through Mountain home this summer on our way accross the country....
crazyguyonabike.com: Bicycle Touring: Miller Family Bike Ride,

here is the day into Mountain HOme
Miller Family Bike Ride: Boise Idaho to Mountain Home Idaho:

Bo67 · 11-10-2007, 08:37 AM

Awesome pics Mike! I stop I live about a half mile from the gas station with the dinosaur (Sunset C). Let me know if you're out this way again.

11-09-2007, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cloggy Euro Mod Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alkmaar Netherlands Bike: FZ6 S2 Red 2007 Posts: 1,294 Rep Power: 27 Member #673	Windy ride in this morning. What a ride into work this morning, it was blowing a gale. Just to make things extra wild a lot of rain thrown in for good measure. As you can imagine Holland doesn't have much cover in the form of hills & mountains to take the sting out of it. I had to really lean into the wind blowing from the North West, just when I got it balanced right a truck would pass me in the other direction, (on my windward side) throwing me off balance. The closer I got to my work the more exposed it got (I work on the coast), making things even more exciting. I must admit it was quite good fun but you had to keep your wits about you, especially as there were plenty of strewn twigs/sticks on the road. At my work I could see the full blown storm as I look out over the water, it was wild. Apparently today the tide was at its highest in several years (3.5 meter above the average height), and then with the waves to boot it was really impressive. Well at least it was enviromentally friendly with all the recently built wind-parks around this area. Unfortunately the ride home was much calmer, it had dropped to a strong wind. I heard that the UK was going to get some of it as well, how did it go over there. were you on shift Johnathan? __________________ "DON'T PANIC !" Martin Last edited by Cloggy; 11-09-2007 at 01:09 PM.. Reason: Typo

11-09-2007, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bo67 Bo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 282 Rep Power: 928 Member #61	Where I live in Idaho it's about 85% mountains. Unfortunately I live in an 85 mile wide valley (Treasure Valley). The winds come down the mountain slopes smack dab onto where I live and commute. Summertime gusts are 30-40 MPH daily and always a cross-wind it seems. Not bad once you get used to it and it keeps the tires wearing pretty evenly. Not much rain here but when it does it adds to the fun __________________ - Bo DYSLEXICS UNTIE! www.dyslexia.moc 2007 Red FZ6 1999 American Quarter Horse

11-10-2007, 05:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,333 Rep Power: 19 Member #357	Bo.... I rode my bicycle through Mountain home this summer on our way accross the country.... crazyguyonabike.com: Bicycle Touring: Miller Family Bike Ride, here is the day into Mountain HOme Miller Family Bike Ride: Boise Idaho to Mountain Home Idaho: __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

11-10-2007, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bo67 Bo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 282 Rep Power: 928 Member #61	Awesome pics Mike! I stop I live about a half mile from the gas station with the dinosaur (Sunset C). Let me know if you're out this way again. __________________ - Bo DYSLEXICS UNTIE! www.dyslexia.moc 2007 Red FZ6 1999 American Quarter Horse

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