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Old 08-21-14, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dru_
Pro-tip: wet and leafy covered wooden surfaces are VERY slippery. Went down at about 4-5 mph going around a corner coming out of the Forsyth greenway section to Bethelview. Jumped the chain and had to do some roadside repair before finishing the ride out.
I did that one a month or so back. No leaves, but wet wood on a greenway boardwalk with turns. I knew it was going to be slippery and slowed down, but still, the slightest lean sent that front tire out from under me. Glad you're okay.
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