Almost took my first fall today. Hit a patch of ice and darned near lost it.
I was turning at a corner in my neighborhood and the whole intersection was a skating rink. I tried using only the rear brakes, got slowed to walking speed and was making the corner when the front wheel went where I didn't want to go. Got my feet down and things under control but ended up about ten feet from the rear bumper of my neighbor's big Ford pickup. I think it outweighed me by about three tons. Don't think it would have given much if I'd hit it.
Scary. I think I'll hold off riding until the ice is gone. Supposed to be near 50 tomorow. Merry Christmas to all.
Tom

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