Terrifying Ride

[bobzinger]

Sunday I rode up to Lake Tahoe for the day. Coming back around 9PM on hwy580 at Altamont Pass (where the windmills are) I encountered the strongest winds I've ever felt on a motorcycle. The Northbound section from US5 (side winds) was the worst, but once it turned West there was heavier traffic and crazies cutting in and out. I was being blown from line to line. I tried every speed and riding position to stay in control. When I got thru the pass the winds lessened but my arms and neck ached.