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Last week we looked at an effective way to make wind work for you by turning it into a "climb." That's an approach that can improve your attitude as well as your training when facing a windy day.

But let's get real. On many rides you'd rather not "climb" but simply reduce the wind's impact to make the effort a bit easier. So let's look at four riding techniques that can effectively lessen the force of that invisible wall holding you back.

If you're riding solo:

---Don't overgear. If you fight the wind in an excessively large gear, you'll soon be down for the count. The ratio that works on a given road when it's calm is guaranteed to be too big in a headwind. Gear down far enough to keep your cadence between 90 and 100 rpm.

---Don't be a sail. Headwinds reward a tight, narrow profile. To get low, grip the drops or hold the brake lever hoods with your palms cupped over the rubber with forearms parallel to the ground.

Also, watch what you wear. On a windy day, choose form-fitting clothes. For example, rather than wearing a blousy jacket that acts like a drogue chute, try a long-sleeve jersey with a layer or two underneath for warmth.

If you're in a paceline:

---Don't miss the draft. The area of maximum shelter depends on wind direction. If it's a direct headwind, the best draft is straight behind a rider. If it's a quartering headwind from the left, the "cone" of shelter moves to that rider's right. In crosswinds, you may need to ride almost beside another rider to get maximum draft.

---Don't dwell at the front. It's tempting to pull for several minutes to prove your strength. Don't do it. Before long you'll be unable to come through, and you may even get dropped. Trade off at the front every 20-30 seconds and you and your group will go faster with less individual effort.

Headwinds make riding tough no matter how many tricks you use. So resign yourself to working harder. There's no use bellyaching about it or, worse, calling off rides on windy days. Other roadies handle it and you can too. Like other challenges in cycling, meeting wind head on will make you stronger.