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Unfit road for a bike

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 25, 2024, 4:12 pm

Mentioned a while ago one of my favourite roads is covered in grooves where the top dressing has worn away.

After riding it yesterday I have now declared it unrideable, yesterday I really thought I was going to lose it, probably down to the high winds, everything just felt so unstable.

This is despite decent tyres inflated to the correct pressures.

There is a minor road / lane that I will have to use in future to avoid the crap road surface.

Council did top dress another one of my favourite roads last weekend - dont know why as there was nothing wrong with the surface, there are plenty of others that are diabolical.

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Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 25, 2024, 5:17 pm, in reply to "Unfit road for a bike"

Which road is that, Andy?

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 25, 2024, 5:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

The old Frome road that runs from the top of long hill towards Frome, and the old Wells Road that leads off the old Frome Road towards Chantry.

The former is diabolical along the whole length and in both directions, the latter intermittantly.

Try them and see what you think.

Was talking to a couple of blokes at a recent bike meet at the Waggon and Horses which is on the old Frome Road and they dont ride the road as they feel it is dangerous.

Like me they take the back lanes to the bike meet at the Waggon and Horses.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.2088541,-2.5115807,13z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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Re: Unfit road for a bike

Ah, I rode Old Frome Rd a few weeks ago - it was a bit interesting. I was actually lost and although I started on Old Wells Rd I turned back before going too far.

One for another day perhaps - or to avoid another day!

Take it back... It was Pound Lane I was on - the parallel route to the north

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Posted by ChazzyB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChazzyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 25, 2024, 6:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

There's no such thing as bad surfaces, just the wrong tyres.

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Hmmmm

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Re: Unfit road for a bike

I picked a stretch of the road on Streetview, with pictures from May 2024. I see the wear lines running along the road!

Just relax your grip on the bars a bit, let the front wheel do what it needs to do. And go faster!

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I have tried all sorts but nothing seems to make things better, hence why I just dont ride along them any more.

I just cant get into a state where I feel safe or comfortable.

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Road surface side, I like 'old roads' like that. They frequently run along the course of a really ancient track, along the crests of higher ground.

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Think I have explored most of the "old roads" in that area having lived 25 years on top of the Mendips, and still frequently visiting that area on the bike.

Just cannot deal with that surface.

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Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 25, 2024, 9:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

Some interesting potholes going over the local Woodbury common. Keeps you eyes busy

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 26, 2024, 9:05 am, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

At least thy filled the ones at Outer Ting Tong we usually cut through to St John's Rd and cut the corner off ...The other bit on the common road is near to the Hullam road junction the rubble thats uver the road drawn out from the verge by the big lorries always dodgy on the bike.. .

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 28, 2024, 10:11 am, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

Riding in London these days you just need a trials bike

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 29, 2024, 1:20 am, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

Maybe a camel?

Leon Novello

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Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 25, 2024, 10:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Unfit road for a bike"

Just relax your grip on the bars a bit, let the front wheel do what it needs to do. And go faster!

Yes, adopt an off-road riding style = stay loose and let the bike move about under you, it will sort itself out......although the go faster approach will take a leap of faith that the bike will sort itself out and not chuck you into the ditch!

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Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 26, 2024, 8:50 am, in reply to "Unfit road for a bike"

The trick is to sleep at an airport terminal, in air-conditioning with showers, food and drink available; although sleeping on hard seats can be a challenge.

Leon Novello

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