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Old 12-07-10, 03:29 PM
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whitecat
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I am familiar with conditions you speak of. Once I did about 20 km in such conditions, took me a bit more then an hour. But I'm stubborn, and while it's not advisable to ride in such conditions, I do it anyway. I understand if you don't want to ride in that, it really is a smart thing to do. But sometimes, that bug bites me, and I have to ride, no matter the conditions. Last time it happened we had winds of up to 100 kmh, I found myself going straight, and being inclined about 30° to the side, a really weird feeling. Managed only one fall that evening, so I call it a successful run. There is something interesting when you turn into the wind, spinning it in the lowest gear you have, and you barely move at a speed of 5 kmh. So you can say it is not smart to do, and I would agree. And I would do it again
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