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Old 24-11-14, 02:42 PM   #1049
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Default Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours?

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ICE!

First real icy day being on the bike EVER!

Back it up down the drive and straight away loose my right foot that slips out. I managed to just hold the bike up and plant my foot again but it wasn't a good start considering I was about to go ride on it for the first time...

Main roads where ok, the normal sea of diesel from the local buses of course :/ Just those pesky side streets that freeze over like a lake.
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