gravel

[greatmaul]

So I was really happy the other day to see that they graded our (gravel) road, because the potholes had become so numerous and so deep that my trunk actually snapped off the back of the bike when I went through one (it was loaded with groceries.)

Now, though, I'm not as happy. I forgot when they grade the roads, they put on a fresh layer of loose gravel, all 3 or 4 miles of the road. So now when I ride, I feel like I'm on ice. The bike slips when I go around turns. I feel like I'm going down whenever I lean, it's really unpleasant.
O_o
I tried to read up on some gravel tips, and maintain a constant speed, and lay on more gas when I feel slippage (that really works) but I feel unsafe. I hope all this gravel experience will make me a better rider eventually.