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Old 07-30-07 | 07:30 PM
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From: Melbourne, AU

Bikes: Cannondale T800, Northwood tandem, 1970s Gitane fixxed 45x16

- Cross metal grates/tracks and painted lines at right angles, at low speeds and ready to bail if your front wheel goes
- Visibility - if it is raining hard it will be almost impossible for motorists to see you esp. if in the dark. Use bike paths or secondary roads.
- Wide tyres help a bit.
- Keep speeds reasonable - can't brake as quickly, more likely to skid
- Rain gear - I like rain jacket and pants, mudguards on the bike. Rain gear needs to be breathable and ventable.
- Waterproof shoes or shoe covers

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