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Cruisers are fun in the wind --_--;
I try to stay center of the lane incase the wind either dies suddenly or picks up for a burst and just lean a little into it, I also prefer to keep it down a gear as gusts will normally affect me more than a sports (fenders aren't so nice for side winds though :P).
Uhh, there are some advantages to a cruiser in wind though, lower center of gravity means your chances of getting blown into another lane are a LOT lower.
ye the wind can come from different directions and the more you ride and feel the different winds the more you get use to it and learn what to do next time.
But the thing that has worked for me when i get strong sidewinds is to slow down until you feel u r back in your comfort zone, coz usually the faster you go when its windy the more you are out of your comfort zone and then I try and centre my weight and keep it low as possible
lean the bike towards the wind. thats what i do takes a little bit of getting used to but the more relaxed you are ive found the more your body senses the wind etc and what to do.
Not that i have riden in strong winds but i would have thought by using more rpm the gyroscope effect would help alot and also reducing the surface area at which the wind can hit would be the other tip (lean a close to your bike as possible )
but im no pro so...
Just look where you're goin' as always & don't freak out. U'll lean naturally when you need to correct urself when u get knocked around with random gusts of strong wind.
Leaning down as far as possible will also help.
Simple advice, but always have it in mind.
Same goes for corners, pot holes, animals, whatever. Keep you eyes on the prize & don't freak out + def do NOT go nuts on your brakes whilst leaning.
Stay safe out there.