Beating the bike lane grit left behind by snowstorms

If you're heading out this weekend for your first bike ride since the recent snowstorms, be prepared to do some bike cleaning when you return home.

The sand and gravel spread to improve traction in the snowstorm -- along with all kinds of road debris like tree twigs and glass chards -- has found its way to the sides of the road where we tend to ride.

If the road is wet, this stuff sticks to your bike like glue. It will grind down all the parts of your power train and wear grooves in your bike rims when you brake.

Even if it's dry, the glass works ...

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/28/4987027.html

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