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ROAD HAZARDS (Continued)
ICE
Ice is sometimes hidden, particularly black ice and ice under new snow, and is a hazard
to cyclists as well as motorists. If it is icy, don’t ride in traffic, even if you are outfitted with
studded snow tires. You may be able to maintain control, but the motorists might not. If
you have to ride in icy conditions, reduce your tire pressure and relax, allowing the bicy-
cle to find its way. React quickly and forcefully only when it is required to recover from a
skid.
HIGH WINDS
High winds can blow cyclists off the road or threaten them with blowing objects. Being
passed by large trucks becomes more of a hazard because the intermittent blocking of
the wind makes it harder to control your bicycle. If caught in a wind storm, it may be nec-
essary to get off your bicycle and find an alternate form of transportation.
LIGHTNING
Cyclists make good lightning rods! Seek shelter in a building if caught in a thunderstorm.
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