A bit of cross training, always a good thing...or is it?

I'm not one to argue that adding some cross training to your marathon plan is a good thing especially if you're looking to relieve the impact on your calves and strengthen your quads. Cycling is the trick and I'm not short of bikes, so a trip out on my time trial bike in sunny but cold conditions seemed like a good plan.

Dressed to maintain maximum comfort in the cold was achieved, but what can you do to deal with the windy conditions?

Olney, Clifton Reynes, Newton Blossomville, Olney Loop by gpassee at Garmin Connect - Details

Oh my god, what an experience! I haven't been out on my bike since September so a distance of 10 miles seemed to be a good starting riding at an average pace of 15mph. Good plan but I have never been so scared, I started the ride and thought I was going to be blown off my bike, a fear that was escalated more when traffic passed me. In the wind no one hears you scream which was a relief cause I spent most of the ride doing just that. Between 2 and 6 miles the route was less open so more of a pleasure but the final 2 miles home....HELP!

I'll not rule cycling out but next time be a bit more wary of the conditions and not let the sunshine fool me into thinking what a pleasent day for a ride.