a heavy cross wind

[650r]

what is the best way to deal with a heavy cross wind/wind shear (call it what you will)? for example, was riding today and was being pushed from one side of the lane to the next...and it was not an even push...seemed to push the bike out from under me a lot.

[Lady Sprocket]

Keep your hands on the bars & coutersteer with it...don't stiffen up or it can wear you out really quick! Not much else you can do...

[Anthonyd5189]

Just be loose on the bars and be prepared for it. When the wind hits just turn into it a little bit and you should be fine.

[harleyxlc]

+1 to what has been said above.

Keep those arms and hands loose. Lean over to be less of a "kite". Also, stay in the middle of the lane (if you can), so that if you move a bit either way, you aren't crossing any lines.

Slowing down helps a bit, too.

[TejasRider]

For some reason I find that pointing out my knee in the direction the wind is coming from seems to make it less fatiguing. Bet that's a mawnkie anatomy thing though.

[fishnride]

+1 on pointing your knee into the wind.

[Lady Sprocket]

Originally Posted by TejasFJR

For some reason I find that pointing out my knee in the direction the wind is coming from seems to make it less fatiguing. Bet that's a mawnkie anatomy thing though.

Its the same concept of shifting your weight in twisties...by sticking your knee out, you're putting a slight bit more lean in, it can definately help if it's just a constant wind! I live in the plain states, I know what that wind can do to ya!

[TejasRider]

A few weeks ago we rode from around Van Horn, TX through El Paso, up to Las Cruces, NM in some of the worst crosswind I've ever seen. The wind was blowing so hard right across the interstate that I bet you couldn't see more than half a mile down the road before it all faded to a red/brown.

[Warren]

Gusts:
Let them push you a bit. Don't fight them 100%. Once they gust stops move back to your blocking position.

Constant Wind:
Lean the bike into them. Keep your lane position.

Being relaxed as mentioned above is also important.

[Squid Killer]

Something that will also help is looking farther down the road to help you keep a straight line when the wing sometimes pushes you left and right.

[RayOSV]

Plant yourself on the bike with your lower body. Balls of feet on the pegs, annkles pressed into the guards, legs up against the frame and tank, and keep you upper body loose especially your grip. Tighter fitting gear makes for a lower profile.

Watch out for large trucks, overpasses, etc. temporarily blocking the wind then not blocking it anymore. Anticipate where you need to be in the lane to give yourself as much room as possible.

[650r]

for all of the great advice. i truly appreciate it.