u/toadish

Originally posted to r/londoncycling but thought the occasional motorist and pedestrian might appreciate the info.

Friendly reminder that after a prolonged drought such as this, when that strange 'wet' stuff does in fact fall from the sky, the roads will be extra treacherous.

All the oil and grease and grime deposited over the last two months will rise to the surface of that rumoured 'rain'. It essentially creates a city-wide oilslick. While i don't want to overstate the danger, it's worth being aware that cars and bikes will slip, drift, and fail to stop (more than usual).

Granted, I mostly know this from living somewhere hot and dry with particularly sadistic motorists, but I thought some might appreciate the warning. Whenever that rain does come, that is...

https://www.rsta-uk.org/after-the-heatwave-slippery-roads-warning

Friendly reminder that after a prolonged drought such as this, when that strange 'wet' stuff does in fact fall from the sky, the roads are extra treacherous.

All the oil and grease and grime deposited over the last two months will rise to the surface of that rumoured 'rain'. It essentially creates a city-wide oilslick. While i dont want to overstate the danger its worth being aware that cars and bikes will slip, drift, and fail to stop more than usual.

Granted, I mostly know this from living somewhere hot and dry with particularly sadistic motorists, but I thought some might appreciate the warning.

Whenever that rain does come, that is...

https://www.rsta-uk.org/after-the-heatwave-slippery-roads-warning

Does anyone have any experience with damage caused by hardhats or helmets? I have to wear them all day and my fringe is ERODING into tiny stubble. I've thought about getting a headband to cover my forehead but i wasnt sure if that woukd just make it worse....

Any ideas please!