Stay off the lines

mrlmd1 · 05-02-2011, 08:03 PM

Especially if they're wet or damp. Pay attention, use the lane, not the middle of the road.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-02-2011, 10:52 PM

Absolutely stay of the painted surfaces. I got a bit of an awakening when coming to a stop on wet pavement. Hit a crosswalk zone with a bit of front break and the wheel stopped until it passed over the line and found pavement again. Wet paint is as good as ice when you are on 2 wheels.

BillInGA · 05-03-2011, 06:43 AM

I saw a similar thing happen on the Tour de France a few years back. It was a damp day and a group of riders were coming around a curve with a painted crosswalk. About 20 bikes went down.

05-02-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
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05-02-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Stay off the lines Absolutely stay of the painted surfaces. I got a bit of an awakening when coming to a stop on wet pavement. Hit a crosswalk zone with a bit of front break and the wheel stopped until it passed over the line and found pavement again. Wet paint is as good as ice when you are on 2 wheels.
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05-03-2011, 06:43 AM	#3
BillInGA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 296	Re: Stay off the lines I saw a similar thing happen on the Tour de France a few years back. It was a damp day and a group of riders were coming around a curve with a painted crosswalk. About 20 bikes went down. __________________ ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time Login or Register to Remove Ads
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