Cross winds...

A few days back, I had taken my bike on an early evening spin and I fancied a ride on the golden gate bridge so that I could ride the twisties on Marin county... (Also because GG bridge doesnt charge the toll for carpool and motorcycles during peak hours on weekdays. And I, for some strange reason, hate to pay $5.)

I was sh*t scared when I started on the on-ramp because of the cross winds... I was riding on the middle lane and I could feel the gusts of wind trying to push me to the right as I literally hanged on to my bike... Just as I approached the first tower, it all seemed to calm down and I thought that was it and relaxed a little. And before I know, a powerful burst of wind literally pushed me a completely lane and I was almost near the ped-fence.

To really test it out, I dared it again yesterday. And guess what! The same thing happened... The bike felt awfully twitchy all along the bridge (of course while coming back into the city, its a breeze since the wind assists you). So, its not me. I concluded somehow the cross winds on just this bridge are very wicked. I think for now, I will just savor this pic...