Terrorism on the roads

[Stu Smith]

Dammed if I did dammed if I didn't...Ride to Southport I noticed the hedges had been chopped, all down the side of the cycle path no attempt to remove the cuttings or Jack sh1t.So I kept on the road which is a dual carriageway, just dismissed all of the verbal abuse of get on the cycle path you wa$~er and the like. But the close passes forced me on to the cycle path. Before I could even think this is not a good idea, bang 3 punctures 2 in the rear 1in the front..
Whoever cuts the hedges should be made to clear up the debris...

 

[Drago]

I don't understand how that is the case and would be reluctant to go tubeless due to my inability to perform a roadside repair. Must find out more..

You get a hole or tear so big the sealant won't fix it. You're sunk.

Of course, you could carry a spare tube and carry on your merry way, but if you're carrying spare tubes anyway...

 

[Racing roadkill]

I use self healing tubes and very well shielded tyres. You can still get punctures, but they are very rare. The last 2 I suffered were due to raggedy pot holes causing side walling.

 

[Drago]

Same as me Mr Roadkill. I've tried it all, and the most effective solution is that which you describe. It not so good in other ways (weight sometimes harsh ride etc) but its the combination least likely to fail you completely, so is the one I use on my commuters. Not had a commuting puncture since 2009.

For leisure riding where time is less pressing if things go awry I'm happy to use other set ups, including tubeless.

 

[liambauckham]

Got me last night. I turned down Swan Lane which is blocked off for roadworks (but I can lift my bike over the obstacles) only to find the dreaded thorns !

Got home OK, rode to cubs and back OK but this morning the front tyre is flat as a pancake. Driving today anyway so no riding lost but my job list this evening just increased...

thats just around the corner from me!

 

[Arjimlad]

thats just around the corner from me!

Yup - avoid it !

I'm using Hortham Lane & Perrinpit Road to get home at the moment. They seem to be OK although a lot of cars queuing along Perrinpit of an evening.

 

[liambauckham]

Yup - avoid it !

I'm using Hortham Lane & Perrinpit Road to get home at the moment. They seem to be OK although a lot of cars queuing along Perrinpit of an evening.

yep all hail metrobus or whatever the excuse is for the new wave of roadworks. I mostly walk to work.