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Ok im sat at work, and looking out the window dreading my ride home later!
The temp has dropped since this morning and the roads are starting to ice up. I have never ridden in icey weather, anybody got any key tips? ![]() |
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slowly and carefully.
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Don't!
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dont even try if its really icing over...you might be ok on main roads but as sson as you trun into your own little deserted road , driveway, hill (god forbid) you can hit a world of trouble....seriously better safe than sorry
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Easy on the front brake, and don't be too proud to put your feet down at low speeds (when you otherwise wouldn't) if it's treacherous.
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spiked tyres ...
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Slow, smooth, feet at the ready. Most of all, don't tense up!
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If it's really icy don't even try on a bike. I've had my car sliding downhill side ways and I could do nothing but wait for it to clear the icy section or hit something!
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If its really icey and you have to ride on untreated roads then I agree.
However if you're riding treated roads, then its something that you can do. As said above, slow and smooth, avoid anything slippy ( manhole covers, white lines etc etc ) Just treat it like riding in the rain only its more slippery. IMHO
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For corners apply full lock and gas it up*, you will look like a riding god.
*Hint: don't do this. |
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