Cows exploit cycle-friendly cattle grids to roam free - BBC News
Cows exploit cycle-friendly cattle grids to roam free - BBC News
The grids are designed so cyclists do not have to get off their bikes when crossing.
The grids are designed so cyclists do not have to get off their bikes when crossing.
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As someone who used to cycle Dartmoor a lot, I have a technique for normal cattle grids.
Speed up at much as possible, grip the top tube with your knees, cling onto your hoods with white knuckles, close your eyes and pray to any gods you can think of. It's always worked so far.
In all honesty though, stop pedalling, hit them at 90⁰ and do not turn the handlebars and you're fine.
If you try crossing one on a Brompton you get about half way. That's what I found.
Ooh. I've never ridden a Brompton but I could see how it would present extra difficulties!
Same technique for railway crossings.
I live in Manchester, so I have tram lines to contend with. With them you're often going along the lines so it's extra terrifying!