Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I had a trundle - and a tumble - on the route one cycle path south of Sunderland this morning.
Conditions were surprisingly poor, a mixture of mud, ice, and water on top.
My fault for not reading the surface correctly, although once the front wheel whips sideways there's not much you can do.
I was in a group of 15, there was one other faller, and we pushed for nearly a mile before giving it up as a bad job and taking to the road.
Even pushing wasn't easy, no grip in places for bike or feet.
My fall was slow speed, and about as least serious as a fall can be.
Still unpleasant - I hope I never have what might be described as a proper tumble.
Conditions were surprisingly poor, a mixture of mud, ice, and water on top.
My fault for not reading the surface correctly, although once the front wheel whips sideways there's not much you can do.
I was in a group of 15, there was one other faller, and we pushed for nearly a mile before giving it up as a bad job and taking to the road.
Even pushing wasn't easy, no grip in places for bike or feet.
My fall was slow speed, and about as least serious as a fall can be.
Still unpleasant - I hope I never have what might be described as a proper tumble.