Hi guys just wanted to share an experience.

I had hit some gravel in the twisties over the weekend.

While cornering in some twisties over the weekend, I had some a small patch of gravel. Lost transaction in my rear while and it got out form under me. I obviously broke my line in the corner and went into the side of the rode. Luckily there was a nice buffer there and I was able to regain transaction and continue on with my ride.

It all happened very quickly, very exciting, and sobering at the same time. Let's just say I was shaken a bit for the rest of the day haha.

I think the take home lesson for me is that while I always scan the road, you cant never be 100 percent. Also I never touched my front break, I regain traction I gave a little rear break and that seemed to do the job.

Does anyone have similar experiences or some input about this time of situation? Thanks.

 

Never over-ride your line of sight.

Around here we get gravel kicked onto the pavement from the shoulder and driveways. That can really wake you up if you get caught off guard. As I mentioned, never travel faster than you can stop based on your line of sight. Many a rider has ignored that golden rule and hit road debris or worse, slow moving farm implements, lawn tractors, etc with catastrophic results.

Once you spot gravel in a curve, double apex and ride as straight as possible through it.

 

Good advice there.

 

I agree, apply your breaks when losing transaction on the rode.

 

 

........ onto 'the side of the road' is usually where the fun really starts
........ glad you missed out on that part & got to settle for being a bit shaken over the remainder of yer ride
.......... good on you for maintaining control & keep'n'r upright !

 

Last weekend I got into some gravel in a turn, bike shifted about 2ft to the outside and my foot went down (wasn't planning on it, just reflex) and somehow I kept the bike going and didn't break my ankle. This was at about 25mph, I couldn't imagine this at speed.

 

Its definitely an uneasy feeling when the wheels start getting squirrely on you. Good for you for keeping cool and riding it out. I've heard tons of guys say they "Had to lay it down" when they hit gravel or when a car turns in front of them, like theres no other option. IMO that's just an excuse for not knowing how to ride it out.

 

 

Thank you guys. Honestly, I didn't let the situation take control, I did my best to stay calm. Made sure to focus my eyes on where I wanted to bike to go too. Probably was going around the twisty around 40 mph.

Going to pay extra close attention going forward to loose gravel and roads that aren't properly maintained. This road wasn't. I was riding staggered with a group and I was on the shoulder. Going forward I won't hug the shoulder as much.

Also with the fall months here. Will watch for leaves.