Perils of Wisdom 11/8/19
Fall riding brings new hazards.
If you ride in the Mideast/Midwest, the pavement can be littered with Hedge Apples and Walnuts.
While possibly being a risk for a low side in a curve, these also represent a "falling object" hazard.
The pavement is usually well marked by previous smashed fruit stains even if you don't recognize the trees.
This may be the only warning after dark.
I keep my head and visor down when transversing these sections to avoid impacts to the face/face shield/neck.
At speed, this could snap your neck backwards (esp the hedge apples), resulting in loss of control and a crash.
wildbears
Fall riding brings new hazards.
If you ride in the Mideast/Midwest, the pavement can be littered with Hedge Apples and Walnuts.
While possibly being a risk for a low side in a curve, these also represent a "falling object" hazard.
The pavement is usually well marked by previous smashed fruit stains even if you don't recognize the trees.
This may be the only warning after dark.
I keep my head and visor down when transversing these sections to avoid impacts to the face/face shield/neck.
At speed, this could snap your neck backwards (esp the hedge apples), resulting in loss of control and a crash.
wildbears
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