Well, it took less than 20 miles of biking after the ice storm to get a flat because of the sharp gravel (basically tiny daggers) that was dispersed in an effort to make driving more possible during the ice storm. The streets are largely clear of it now but it’s hazardously piled in the painted cycling gutters and separated lanes.
@voiceofunreason I think there is broken glass and steel wires mixed into what they put out. I'm just occupying the big lane until it's clean. If drivers give you any guff, tell them to get out there and sweep it up.
@voiceofunreason the map from PBOT implies it will be a few weeks before all of it is swept up. The @bikeloudpdx sweeper probably needs more volunteers, but note I got a flat in the very thick hookworm tire while sweeping just a few miles of broadway, harvey milk, 2nd, and burnside bridge.
@voiceofunreason the solid field of debris makes it so hard to spot any specific hazards within it. The rocks probably help things point upward and engage your tire more too, besides the water/mud making everything stick for an extra time around or two after you hit it.
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