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Cold wind
Is it just me or is there any science to back this up.I'm sure it's harder to cut through cold head wind than it is when the air is warm.Anyone having the same problem 
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This subject is touched upon in the book Heroes Villains & Velodromes, with regard to the one kilometer track event, colder conditions = slower times.
As well as the increased density of colder air there are are other important factors. The difficulty of keeping muscles warm, the likely increased drag of baggy winter layers, and the psychological struggle of riding into a cold wind. I certainly find it harder to push myself when the going gets slow.
And if thats not enough, ask Maria Leijerstam about riding in the cold
http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/bikes-and-tech/technical-faq/tech...
There you go.Not just in my brain.There is science behind it.Thanks for the link Jason.
This is true. Cold air is more dense than warm air, therefore making it harder to cycle through it.
There is some science to back this up, just cannot remember what exactly. Something to do with air pressure and humidity? I read an article that suggested it accounted for a 5% difference in speed (cannot remember at what average speed though). There's probably a psychological element to it as well, easier to feel good about riding when the sun is shining and you're not weighted down in winter clothing.
yeah there is some science, cold air is generally more dense