Around here the rains tend to wash out the soil in our alkaline desert. Poor drainaige is typical throughout southern Arizona so even a medium heavy rain can at times sends a short wash of water filled with desert soil and gravel across low washes in the roadways.
I ride in the dark morning and evening this time of winter and it rained last afternoon and evening. I just slow down and make every effort to not outride the headlight and look closely ahead for any patches of sand.
Being familiar with your typical route is a great help as well. I know in advance which washes might have some sand in them as a result of that rain so I just slow way down and err on the edge of extreme caution.
I find I need to keep a close watch in my mirrors though for cagers behind me who dont understand the vulnerability of two wheeled vehicles and sand patches. they will often be impatient and want to drive up your nether region.
Vigilance is the key word I think
Last edited by clanrickarde; 11/30/2007 12:13 PM.
