Watch: Riders battle 100kph winds in Dutch Headwind Championships

Tough winter training for a few of the pros who took part

Riders battle huge gusts at Dutch Headwind Championships

(Image credit: You Tube/dePZC)

If you thought you had to battle some nasty conditions on the roads this weekend, spare a thought for competitors in the Dutch Headwind Championships, who had to contend with winds of 100kph.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.