I too have enjoyed the thrill of high speed descents on a racing bike and my terror comes from the thoughts of gravel rash should I have the misfortune of having a high speed front wheel puncture as I don't have the many layers of motor cycle anti-abrasion clothing on to preserve my flesh. The pain of gravel rash incurred in my youthful excesses on a push bike lives on in my memory.
You'll have to switch over to the Dark Side then. I have reinforced my cycling pants with Nomex bumpatches, and usually wear (rodeo) gloves when hillbound, so now I only have to worry about scratching the bike. Never go above 45 mph anyway, I'm getting old and timid, I'm afraid.
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That would be suicide on the roundabout in question when turning right.
Methinks it's actually safer (and a lot quicker) than going around
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outside the roundabout on a seperate cycle lane, crossing all exits.
I am afraid I leave you to test this theory.
I might just do that, next time I'm cycling from Hull to Liverpool (enroute to Eire). Wasn't much impressed with the TransPennine Trail anyway, but I don't think cyclists are allowed on the M62?
Cyclists aren't allowed on any motorway (M62, M18) or any A road with motorway status (A1M). Hopefully our new dock's road in Hull will be finished the next time you visit.
