On the Arrive Alive Website, with the assistance of the Motorcycle Safety Academy, we have shared information with our bikers on some of the techniques required for driving in bad weather. There are also some rather unique seasonal challenges as we approach this bitterly cold time of the year.
We would like to share a few chilling safety reminders for the winter months ahead. Not everybody has the luxury of heated grips and nice snug faring, so keep these points in mind to extend your riding pleasure!
Slippery Roads: The first rains of winter fall on roads that have been coated with oil during the summer months. Wet roads offer less grip than dry roads and places you previously rode could have a sheen of oil that now compromises the grip of your tyres.
Water Filled Pot Holes: There is an illusion created by potholes. Appearing like puddles, they conceal their depth…that is until you ride over them. Never assume a puddle is just a puddle!
White Lines: The painted surface...
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