http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Aquaplaning in Inverleith en Tue, 19 May 2026 15:46:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17895#post-254501 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:18:34 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 254501@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Interesting fact: aquaplaning speed = 9 * (square root of tyre pressure) <em>approximately</em>. So even on a 40psi MTB, you'd need to be doing 57mph. On a 100psi road bike, you'd need to be up to 90mph.</p> <p>Chapeau! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17895#post-254454 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:57:15 +0000 gibbo 254454@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Crossing Inverleigh park today (Arboretum Pl to Carrington Rd), I encountered a huge puddle covering the path. </p> <p>It was pretty long, and I'll be honest, I underestimated how deep it was.</p> <p>And, without mudguards, I gave myself a good soaking.</p> <p>No biggie, as I was on my way home and only had a few miles to go.</p> <p>So, if you love riding through big puddles, I suggest you get yourself down there tout suite, and go hog wild. It'll be gone within a day or two. </p> <p>On the other hand, if you want to stay dry, take a different route. </p>