How to ride on off camber roads....

fiveus · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Karma :

As the title says.What is the best way to ride on off camber roads.We have a few around my neck of the woods.And i always feel the bike is trying to slide towards the kerb.To be honest it puts a little bit of fear into me expecially when it's wet or raining.So i ask the good folks of bcf to help me out with a few tips and advice.

regards john

The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

Go slower so you can go round more upright. Thumbs Up

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Gerrard · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Karma :

As been said .. take it slower more upright and ride nearer the white line ifsafe to do so.
I always think the camber is a bit steeper nearer the kerb.
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chillyman0 · Nearly there... Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Karma :

As said before, if anything feels like its unsafe then slow down, simples!
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DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

On right hand bends there is not much you can do other than slow down so you aren't leant over as much.

On left handers, go faster as the camber works in your favour Thumbs Up

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fiveus · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Karma :

Cheers for the advice guys.hopefully next time they wont seem so scary. Thumbs Up

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Yea, just a case of good camber = faster possible, bad camber = not as fast.