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A short ride on mucky roads.

Made it out for a short ride to Welshpool and back this afternoon, a round trip of about 25 miles. Lovely weather while I was out walking Mabel so when we got back I changed into bike kit and as soon as I stepped outside to get on the bike it started drizzling. :-(

Still, it was nice to be on the SV. I'd almost forgotten how sweetly it runs, particularly since replacing the leaky header pipe. Quick visit to the supermarket for an item I needed then up to Coco for coffee and cake. When I got off the bike outside Coco, I realised with horror just how mucky the roads are as the bike was caked in crap. Back home and it was straight out with multiple buckets of cold water and a brush to clean it all off. Mud, mixed with road salt. Not a happy combination!

The old girl is clean again now and tucked away once more. Nice to get out though.

Re: A short ride on mucky roads.

That's one of the things that puts me off riding at this time of year, the 20-minute wash-off when you get home. I cannot just put the bike away dirty.

Re: A short ride on mucky roads.

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Originally Posted by Craig380 (Post 3139479)

That's one of the things that puts me off riding at this time of year, the 20-minute wash-off when you get home. I cannot just put the bike away dirty.

I couldn't leave it mucky Craig, as much as anything it was the thought of what the salt would do to it. It was worth the effort I reckon, so good to get out and ride even for a short distance.

Re: A short ride on mucky roads.

Agreed ... at this time of year I try and wait until it's been dry for a couple of consecutive days, which helps to reduce the amount of road muck (but not always!)