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Isaac
Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 02:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So, I went for a short ride this afternoon in this sunny day and as I was wondering around some local roads I saw a nice looking gravel path with some water on it and I decided to give it a shot (it was a very short road, about 200m or so). So, there I went, riding at 30-40 kph on the gravel muddy path, crossing some water. I must say im surprised how confident the Uly was in the gravel+water+mud(very little of the last one). At the end of the path, things got a bit worst and mud was starting to get more serious. The path came to an end, so I had to turn around. I could notice how the front wheel was very nimble when stepping over 5-10 cm of mud. So, any tips/techniques for when the gravels gets into mud? (I did not drop it btw).

Here is a pic of the path (Im a noob to offroading so dont be mean).


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Nutsosane
Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 06:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Isaac, I'd say that is a very good path to start on. Confidence there will certainly have you seeking out other "Uly trails." NUTS
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Daulyfreek
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mud is slippery and dirty-don't fall in it
Seriously though, in mud the rear tire esp. will spin so steady throttle in mud. To turn, sit up front and spin the rr tire around (gently)-dab a little and you're off. Practice where there's plenty of room to turn around.
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