Something I've noticed from my time cycling sportives and training is that I'm rubbish when pedalling into the wind, compared to other riders.
I'm thinking it must be down to the fact that my motivation drops when I feel I'm making less progress than I should be.
Has anyone else noticed this from their riding?
- I cannot hold my normal power when I'm into a headwind. It's generally some 30-40 watts less than normal. My heart rate will be low but my legs just don't want to turn at the usual power. BUT, when the wind is behind me I can hold a higher power than normal.
- I always get passed by people who are less fit than me when I'm facing a headwind.
i.e. people that struggle up hills which I can ride up easily, or people I pass without a headwind, can sail past me into a headwind no problem.
I'm thinking it must be down to the fact that my motivation drops when I feel I'm making less progress than I should be.
Has anyone else noticed this from their riding?