Originally Posted by
staehpj1
It varies with the surface. Where I used to live in Maryland lots of trails were a complete mess from riding on them after a rain. Some were off limits to ride after a rain. Most of the trails I ride on here in Tallahassee stand up to wet weather riding really well. I ride in standing water sometimes and and even then see no impact. There are a few places where there is mud, and I do stay away from those when it is wet, but mostly it seems o be a non issue here.
I've never heard of tires with spikes for clay. Ice and snow, yes.
It has mostly to do with soil composition. In my closest local area, the dirt is primarily decomposed granite, which gets rid of water really well. Most roads and trails can be ridden without issue, even if it's raining. Some other areas in the larger area around me have a higher clay content, which is sticky, messy, holds water, and holds tire tracks.
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