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[Closed] Going over the tops in really high winds? Will I die?

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I'm just reviewing my commuting route home. I rode in this morning, on the road, into the teeth of an absolute bitch of a headwind! So... it looks like I'm going to have one hell of a tailwind home. Woo and Indeed Hoo! I

So.... do I go the road route home and enjoy the push. Or... [b]OR[/b]... do I do the big climb and go over here, off road ....

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Everyone here thinks I'd be mental to go up there in this. the turbines having been put there for a mighty good reason. I reckon it'll be a right laugh, as the (bloody high) wind will be behind me all the way. Especially the grind up (G)Rooley Moor Road

Whay d'ya reckon? Will I be... ahem.. blown off (fnarr fnarr)

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Posted : 25/04/2012 2:12 pm
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Yes. Yes you will.


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:12 pm
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do it - you might get on the telly in one of those real-life disaster programmes...

Rachel


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:15 pm
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big ride. where is it?


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:16 pm
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Good point! I might get a ride in a helicopter. Bonus!

Paddy - Its Rooley Moor. The climb from Rochdale up to Cragg Quarry is a right drag. But I [i]always[/i] get a headwind home. Not today!


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:16 pm
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A headwind on a morning commute will [u]never[/u] turn into a tail wind on the return leg. that is a scientific fact based on science. fact.


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:18 pm
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do it! do it! whats the worst that could happen 😈


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:19 pm
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but they're just roads up there anyway

unless you're doing the steps of doom on the way home I wouldnt bother 😀


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:20 pm
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A headwind on a morning commute will never turn into a tail wind on the return leg. that is a scientific fact based on science. fact

I agree. It is likely that the wind has changed direction due to a little thing called sods law


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:21 pm
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In my experience, a headwind one way of a ride simply becomes a headwind on the return journey as well.

I think tailwinds are a myth.


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:21 pm
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Well, at least it won't mess your hair up.


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:21 pm
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Ahh, cheers. Thought it was the peaks for a sec. Either way the wind is going...it'll be 'character building' , especially with the rain heading north 😛


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:22 pm
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You probably wont die but you'll be crying like a baby while mouthing the words why, why?.....


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:25 pm
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You need to leave work now before the wind changes direction.


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:29 pm
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You need to leave work now before the wind changes direction.

Impossible


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:31 pm
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According to the row of flags outside my window, the wind is going very much in the tailwind-all-the-way-home direction. It just needs to last a couple more hours


 
Posted : 25/04/2012 2:34 pm

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